Dr Faustus Context

Nota:

• This is how Dr Faustus differs from other morality plays as the love from God is no longer there

Nota:

• Features of a Gothic text: Supernatural elements Pathetic fallacy Antagonist Movement against enlightenment Protagonist transgresses Moral (sometimes) Negative action

1. A Text - 1604
2. B Text -1616
3. Is meant to be performed - remember audience

1. James I Bible
2. Anti-Catholic

   Nota:

   • Can be seen in Dr Faustus - e.g. The pope scene 
3. Martin Luther
   1. 1512 Protestant movement (Germany)
      1. Dr Faustus based on German folk tale

1. Died after being stabbed in the eye after a fight in the pub
2. Died 1593