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1. Explain with reference to context any five
following passages not exceeding 250 words.
(a) Faustus, these books, they wit, and our experience,
shall make all nations to canonize us.
As Indians Moors obey their Spanish lords,
So shall the spirits of every element
Be always serviceable to us three;
Answers
Reference to Context
Explanation:
Given:
Faustus, these books, thy wit, and our experience,
Shall make all nations to canonize us.
As Indian Moors obey their Spanish lords,
So shall the spirits of every element
Be always serviceable to us three;
Said by: Valdes
Said to: Faustus
Book: The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, a.k.a Doctor Faustus, is an Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe.
Context:
These lines are said by Valdes to Faustus when he refers to the Indians who will obey their every will and service the three of them - Valdes, Faustus and Cornelius, always.
(Do not write the headings in the brackets. Those are only for easier understanding.)
(Where have these lines been taken from?)
These lines have been taken from the play “Doctor Faustus” by Christopher Marlowe. This extract is part of the opening scene of the play. All these lines are spoken by Valdes. He is speaking to Faustus, in the presence of Cornelius.
Faustus had asked Wagner to request Valdes and Cornelius to visit Faustus at the earliest. The two men have therefore come to Faustus’ home.
(What is the meaning of the text?)
Valdes, who is a German and a magician, is here to lead Faustus deeper into the world of magic. He says that the knowledge of the books of magic, coupled with Faustus’ intelligence and the experience of Valdes and Cornelius will be such a powerful combination that the three of them will reach sainthood. Nations across the world will honour them and pray to them and seek their blessings and protection. Such will be their power.
He further says that the three of them will have limitless power and people will fear them just like the Indians were scared of their Spanish colonisers. Also, their power will not be limited to humans. Instead, even the spirits will become their servants.
(What Valdes is trying to do?)
Valdes is trying to tempt Faustus with the power that will be his when he tries his hand at deeper magic.
(What is the effect of the speech?)
Faustus does indeed listen to Valdes and plans to conjure up spirits.
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