Doctor Faustus

Drama | Christopher Marlowe

What are the five conditions Faustus sets down in the contract?

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What are the five conditions Faustus sets down in the contract In Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe - Faustus makes a dangerous deal with the devil He signs a contract and gives his soul to Lucifer in exchange for years of unlimited power and knowledge Faustus also sets five conditions in the contract Here are the conditions Become a Spirit Firstly Faustus wants to be a spirit in form and substance whenever he wants This means he wishes to have magical powers like a spirit so he can do supernatural things Mephistophilis as His Servant Secondly Faustus says Mephistophilis must obey all his orders like a personal servant He says Mephistophilis shall be his servant and at his command Mephistophilis Must Do Anything for Him The third condition says Mephistophilis must do anything Faustus asks Memphistophilis must bring anything Faustus desires Invisibility at Home Fourthly Faustus wants Mephistophilis to be

invisible when he is in his room or house He says That he shall be in his chamber or house invisible Mephistophilis Must Change Shape Lastly Mephistophilis must appear in any shape Faustus likes Mephistophilis cannot refuse If Faustus wants him to look like an animal a king or a monster he must obey In short these five conditions show that Faustus wants power pleasure and freedom But in return he gives his soul to Lucifer forever This is the beginning of his tragic fall

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