Doctor Faustus (Marlowe)

discuss in detail how the motif of the "fall" has been used in Doctor Faustus; explaining, in the process, the two important causes of the fall

the image of the "fall" has been so regularly repeated and developed in Doctor Faustus that it becomes a motif. this motif is cardinal to the plot of the drama. discuss in detail how the motif of the "fall" has been used in doctor Faustus explaining, in the process, the two important causes of the fall.

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I think the "fall" in the context of Faust is his desire for knowledge over wisdom. This blind desire shut Faust out of any sort of Grace that can be connected with God. Also, despite his good angel's pleas, Faust continually chooses to ignore God's grace and forgiveness by indulging in silly pranks and worldly desires.

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