The Pride and Greed of Dr. Faustus In the sixteenth century play Dr. Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe, Dr. Faustus, the main character, prevails two distinct qualities: greed and pride. It is these two qualities, one even being one of the seven deadly sins, which lead to the destruction of Dr. Faustus. Faustus already had everything that any person in his time could possibly need or use. Yet, because of his desire for a power greater than he was meant to have, he sacrificed his soul to Satan. Eventually, this would lead to his destruction mortally and eternally, simply to satisfy his greed and pride. Even before the play begins Marlowe makes obvious that Faustus is swollen with pride. The Chorus tells how Faustus is full of knowledge of theology "Till swollen with cunning, of a self conceit" (page 1, 1.0.20). He is so proud of his accomplishments that he has becom....

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