Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

Dr. Faustus

Christopher Marlowe

fiction classics play dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

64 pages | first published 1589

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One of the most durable myths in Western culture, the story of Faust tells of a learned German doctor who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. Early enactments of Faust's damnation were often the raffish fare of clowns ...
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Moods

dark 82%
reflective 45%
challenging 39%
mysterious 33%
tense 27%
funny 22%
adventurous 14%
sad 11%
informative 8%
emotional 4%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 39%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

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