Beginning Dr Faustus

Before I begin to write my thoughts on the lesson, first I feel that I must congratulate Mr Francis on making a lemon cake which is actually better then edible, as I believe that lemons must be one of the worst fruits in the world! Therefore I greatly encourage you to make more cake in the future *hint* *hint*.


Anyway, on being introduced to the character of Dr Faustus I personally feel that he is a bit up himself and needs to take a reality check. His dreams of usurping God and taking over the world I feel to be a little selfish, especially as he only seems to want to have that much power because he is bored. I believe that being bored and sick of being cleverer then everyone else is no excuse to think that you have the right to world domination.


I also feel that unlike a lot of main characters in plays or novels you would never ever want to meet him at a party. Due to the fact that he would stand in a corner all night, thinking he is better then everybody and when you try to talk to him you walk away feeling very stupid, pathetic and what is the point to your life. All in all, not a nice guy.


Possibly a reason why he intends to become God is the fact that he drove everybody away by his arrogance and pride and therefore has no friends.Billy no mates. Ok if this is true I do feel a little sorry for him, especially if he was one of those kids writing to agongy Aunt 'ahhh' but to be honest if he feels he can get and keep friends by spontaneously speaking latin, reciting Aristotle and constantly boasting of how clever he is, he has a lot to learn and therefore I am not suprised he may be a lonely person.


Just food for thought x