. Explain with reference to context any five of the
following passages not exceeding 250 words.
(A) I charge thee to return and change thy
Thou art too ugly to attend on me, shape,
Go, and return an old Franciscan friar;
that holy shape becomes a devil best.
Answers
Explanation:
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(Where have these lines been taken from?)
These lines have been taken from the play “Doctor Faustus” by Christopher Marlowe. These lines appear in Act 1, Scene 3 of the play. All these lines are spoken by Faustus. He is speaking to Mephistophilis. Only the two of them are present.
(What is the meaning of the text?)
Mephistophilis has just appeared in front of Faustus. Faustus does not like how he looks and so orders him to go back and change his appearance. Mephistophilis being a devil is probably not very pleasant to look at. Faustus orders him to come back in the shape of a Franciscan friar. These friars are religious men who follow Saint Francis. They are Catholic Christians. Faustus feels that the look of a Franciscan friar would be most appropriate for the devil.
(Why is the speech important?)
These lines are important because this is Faustus’ first interaction with Mephistophilis. Also, Mephistophilis follows Faustus’ instructions and comes back as a friar.
(What aspects of Faustus’ character are revealed here?)
It shows Faustus’ crooked sense of humour and that he does not take religion seriously. He has made a joke of religion by asking Mephistophilis to dress like a friar. It is almost like saying that religious men and the devil are at the same level. It also shows that Faustus is becoming powerful, since he was able to summon Mephistophilis and also as the devil followed his instructions.
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