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Research Paper On Mephistopheles

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I can say with certainty, that the night Faustus was dragged into hell; Mephistopheles was being praised and awarded by Lucifer for his outstanding performance in bringing Faustus into their domain. In his contemplation of making a deal with Mephistopheles, Faustus says “Had I as many souls as there be stars. I’d give them all to Mephistopheles”. He is more than affectionate toward this little known creature in front of his eyes. He has every reason to because Mephistopheles is a source of delight for Faustus; Showing him the wonders of the black magic, taking him on a tour over Europe, bringing him women every night so he won’t have time to feel bored or alone. It is no wonder Faustus was willing to sign over his 24 years of having Mephistopheles around. This devil had some amazing skills to win people over.
Mephistopheles is not the cause or the reason per say that Faustus was eternally damned. However, he used his demonic nature …show more content…

Faustus asks “Tell me who made the world?” “I will not” is Mephistopheles’s answer. There is no intention of lying or deceiving in this answer. He acknowledges that God created this earth and that he is powerful. However at this point, Mephistopheles knows better than to make a fool out of himself because he knows that Faustus knows the answer to the question. By denying answering the question, he is acknowledging the truth. He also acknowledges the truth about why the devil wants Faustus’s soul. “What good will my soul do thy lord?” asks Faustus. “Enlarge his kingdom” Says Mephistopheles. Unlike traditional devils who are supposed to be deceitful, Mephistopheles does tell the truth now and then. Truth can be a tool for Mephistopheles for misdirection and achieving trust. This trust is later used in implementing his purpose of deluding and guiding Faustus into Hell. This is a whole new level of deceit, another subtle strategy of

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