Question

Why does Faustus originally ask Mephastophilis to bring him Helen of Troy?

Answer 1

"Sweet Helen, make me immortal with a kiss:

Her lips sucks forth my soul, see where it flies!  

Come Helen, come, give me my soul again.  

Here will I dwell, for heaven be in these lips,

And all is dross that is not Helena!"

Dr. Faustus originally ask Mephastophillis to bring Helen  of Troy because his scholars think that the most beautiful woman ever existed (the admirablest lady / that ever lived” (12.3–4)) So, to show his knowledge and power to them, Faustus agrees to produce her and surely, Helen herself crossed the stage before their eyes.

Faustus wants to kiss Helena before he dies.

Answer 2

Answer:

Faustus lusted after Helen and wanted to possess her.

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