# Doctor Faustus — The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus character guide

> Doctor Faustus in The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Faustus, Dr. John Faustus, John Faustus, Dr. Faustus, Master Doctor Faustus

**First appearance:** 0002-the-tragical-history-of-doctor-faustus

## Who they are

A brilliant scholar who makes a pact with the devil for power and knowledge.

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