# Dramatis Personae explained — The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

> Chapter companion for The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.

## What happens

This chapter lists the characters of the play, including Faustus, his friends and servants, supernatural beings, and various supporting roles.

## Themes in this chapter

### Ambition and the Pursuit of Knowledge

Faustus's quest for forbidden knowledge is central to the play.

### Sin and Damnation

The presence of devils and angels highlights the moral stakes of Faustus's choices.

## Character check-ins

### Doctor Faustus

The protagonist, a scholar who turns to magic.

### Mephistopheles

A devil who serves Lucifer and becomes Faustus's servant.

### Wagner

Faustus's servant.

### Good Angel

A spiritual figure who advises Faustus toward repentance.

### Evil Angel

A spiritual figure who tempts Faustus toward damnation.

### Lucifer

The ruler of hell who oversees Faustus's pact.

## Key lines

> Dramatis Personae The Pope Cardinal of Lorrain Emperor of Germany Duke of Vanholt Faustus Valdes, Friend to Faustus Cornelius, Friend to Faustus Wagner, Servant to Faustus Clown Robin Ralph Vintner, Horse-Courser, Knight, Old Man, Scholars, Friars, and Attendants Duchess Of Vanholt Lucifer Belzebub Mephistopheles Good Angel Evil Angel The Seven Deadly Sins Devils Spirits in the shapes of Alexander the Great, of his Paramour, and of Helen of Troy Chorus

The list of characters includes Faustus, his associates, supernatural beings, and various other roles.

_This is the dramatis personae, introducing all characters in the play._

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