Comic Scenes of Dr. Faustus [ Scene: VI & VII ][ Scene: VI & VII ]

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Comic ScenesComic Scenes

• Tragedy generally emphasizes human suffering but ends with rigid finality.

• Sometimes comic scenes must be included in a tragedy with a dramatic purpose.

• The literary term for such comic interludes is known as comic relief.

Importance of Comic ScenesImportance of Comic Scenes

• It is very difficult to hold an audience's attention with hours of serious, deep and emotional content without also having something to lighten the mood.

• Play writers use comic relief to creates some sort of emotional weakness in the mind of the audience.

• Hence, comic scenes are a necessity to ease the tension and refresh the mind.

Comic Scenes of Dr. Faustus Comic Scenes of Dr. Faustus

Scene VIScene VI• Lucifer orders seven deadly sins (pride, covetousness,

wrath, envy, gluttony, sloth and Lechery) to entertain Faustus.

• Robin has stolen one of Faustus’ conjuring books.

Scene VIScene VI• Faustus and Mephistophilis as they stand invisible in the

court of the Pope.

 Literary Works of Doctor Faustus

AllegoryAllegory• The seven deadly sins (pride, covetousness, wrath,

envy, gluttony, sloth and Lechery).• The Good and Bad Angels

Comic ReliefComic Relief• Dick and Robin

Irony Irony • Faustus sell his soul to Lucifer in exchange for twenty-

four years of power, honor and earthly riches.

ImageryImagery• Hell, Haven, Good and Band angel, Sin

SymbolsSymbols• Blood• The Good Angel and the Evil Angel

  Literary Works of Doctor FaustusLiterary Works of Doctor Faustus