On the other hand, the Evil Angel, by bringing in the idea of evil, insists on his damnation by saying the Good Angel is “foolish” and should not be trusted (Marlow line 74). The Good Angel wants to “O, they are means to bring thee unto heaven,” meaning bring Faustus to Heaven to repent his sins (Marlow line 72). Moral truths are communi-cated to the reader in the 'human content' of the story-in the fictional characters ex-periences of pain, love, friendship (22, 48, 280-81). For example, the “Good Angel” and the “Bad Angel” enter to attempt to influence Faustus. explore that question in the course of reading (23-24, 26-27). The play includes dueling ideas that contradict the perspectives of readers on the theme of the play and whether the play is a moral fable or celebration of sin.
Does the play present a moral fable? Or does the play explore the celebration of sin? The play also continues to negate dominant cultural ideas of the Renaissance period. As the play unravels the ideas of religion, morality, and evil, this popular play is puzzling toward many readers or viewers. Kate Herndon British Literature Discussion The Tragic Story of Dr Faustus “Doctor Faustus” was a play written by Christopher Marlow and was first performed in 1588.
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