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Faustus becomes dissatisfied with his studies of medicine, law, logic and theology;
therefore, he decides to turn to the dangerous practice of dark magic. Through these
practises Mephistopheles appears, in the form of an ugly devil. Faustus discovers that it is
not his conjuring which brings forth Mephistopheles but, instead, that when anyone curses
the trinity, devils automatically appear. Faustus sends Mephistopheles back to hell with the
bargain that if Faustus is given 24 years of absolute power, he will then sell his soul to
Lucifer.
Later, in his study, when Faustus begins to despair, a Good Angel and a Bad Angel appear
to him; each encourages Faustus to follow his advice. Mephistopheles appears and Faust
agrees to sign a contract in blood with the devil even though several omens appear which
warn him not to make this bond. Faustus begins to repent of his bargain as the voice of the
Good Angel continues to urge him to repent. To divert Faustus, Mephistopheles and Lucifer
both appear and parade the seven deadly sins before Faustus. After this, Mephistopheles
takes Faustus to Rome and leads him into the pope's private chambers, where the two
become invisible and play pranks on the pope and some unsuspecting friars.
After performing other dark magic, Faustus returns to his study, where he conjures up the
phantom of Helen of Troy. Faustus knows that he is too late to turn away from evil and ask
for forgiveness.
2.
Mephistopheles not the devil but a devil or demon. He appears as Faustus is giving in to
temptation, using demonic magic to summon him. A worker for Lucifer.
Lucifer Christian character, Lucifer literally means "the light bringer." The myth that
someone brought light and fire to humanity against the wishes of the Gods goes back well
before Christianity.
Beezlebub Beelzebub is sometimes another name for the Devil, similar to Satan. He is
known in demonology as one of the seven princes of Hell.
3.
seven virtues
1. Faith is belief in the right things (including the virtues!).
2. Hope is taking a positive future view, that good will prevail.
3. Charity is concern for, and active helping of, others.
4. Fortitude is never giving up.
5. Justice is being fair and equitable with others.
6. Prudence is care of and moderation with money.
7. Temperance is moderation of needed things and abstinence from
things which are not needed.