Doctor Faustus
Grade 8 · ELA · 45 min· Understand Character Development Using Authors Word Choice
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze how Marlowe's language makes Faustus seem both powerful and conflicted.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe | Act 1, Scene 1
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The video mentions Faustus "lusting after" power. How does the word "lusting" contribute to our understanding of Faustus's character, specifically in terms of his power and internal conflict? The video describes Faustus as an "erudite doctor" who rejects traditional fields of study. How does the contrast between "erudite" and his rejection of established knowledge contribute to the portrayal of Faustus as both powerful and conflicted?”
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