1. In his long opening soliloquy, which types of study does Faustus dismiss as worthy for study?
Law, logic, medicine and religion.
2. Which areas of study does he decide to focus on? Why?
He decides to focus on magic and magical sciences because they promise “power”, “honour and “omnipotence”
3. What do the good and evil Angels plead with Faustus to do?
The good angel tells Faustus to leave magic while the evil angel coaches him to continue with his studies.
4. What is Faustus resolved to do by the end of the scene?
Faustus is resolved to become a master of magic.
5. To what extent is Faustus a tragic hero? Rather than a villain?
Faustus does not have any bad intentions so it would not be correct to call him a villain. He does resemble a tragic hero as he has a great fatal flaw which is his pride and he also suffers a great fall after prosperity.
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