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Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
1. O, what a world of profit and delight, Of power, of honour, of omnipotence, Is promised to the studious artizan!
Context:
This line comes early in the play when Doctor Faustus is dreaming about the benefits of practicing magic. Faustus, a brilliant scholar, feels dissatisfied with traditional knowledge like medicine, law, and theology. He believes that by mastering necromancy (black magic), he can gain unlimited power and knowledge.
Explanation:
Faustus imagines a life filled with profit (wealth), delight (pleasure), power, and honor if he masters magic. He feels that magic can make him like a god, giving him control over the world. This shows his ambition and desire to go beyond human limitations, but it also foreshadows his downfall. His greed for power blinds him to the dangers of making a deal with the devil.
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4. Marriage is but a ceremonial toy. If thou lovest me, think no more of it.
Context:
This line is spoken by Mephistopheles to Faustus when Faustus expresses a desire to marry. Mephistopheles dismisses the idea of marriage because it is a sacred Christian institution, which contradicts their demonic pact.
Explanation:
Mephistopheles mocks marriage, calling it a "ceremonial toy," meaning it is just a meaningless ritual. He tries to convince Faustus to give up the idea of love and commitment, as their agreement with Lucifer does not allow for such sacred bonds. This highlights the emptiness of the pleasures offered by the devil and how Faustus sacrifices real human connections for temporary power and pleasure.
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5. Was this the face that launched a thousand ships and burnt the topless towers of Ilium?
Context:
This line is spoken by Faustus when he sees a vision of Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in Greek mythology. He admires her beauty and wishes for her love, even though he knows his time is running out.
Explanation:
Faustus refers to Helen as the cause of the Trojan War, where a thousand ships were launched to rescue her. He is enchanted by her beauty and believes her kiss can make him immortal. This shows Faustus’s continued desire for earthly pleasures, even as he faces eternal damnation. His obsession with Helen symbolizes his inability to repent and his complete surrender to worldly desires.
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12. Cut is the branch that might have grown full straight, and burnt is Apollo's laurel bough.
Context:
These lines are spoken by the Chorus at the end of the play, summarizing Faustus’s tragic downfall. They reflect on how Faustus, despite his potential, has been destroyed by his own choices.
Explanation:
The "branch" represents Faustus’s life and potential, which could have grown "full straight" (successfully) if he had followed a righteous path. Instead, it has been "cut" and destroyed. The "laurel bough" refers to the Greek god Apollo, symbolizing knowledge and learning, which Faustus misused for selfish purposes. This line emphasizes the tragedy of Faustus, a man with great abilities who wasted them on foolish ambitions.
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Macbeth by William Shakespeare

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