Doctor Faustus (Marlowe)

Why does Faustus want Mephastophilis in the form of a Franciscan Friar? What is he saying about the Church and the Friars in the sixteenth century?

Why does Faustus want Mephastophilis in the form of a Franciscan Friar? What is he saying about the Church and the Friars in the sixteenth century?

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Faustus wishes to conceal his intent and purpose, and what better way, than to have Mephistophilis pose as a pious and respected friar.

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