Doctor Faustus Contents
- The Faust figure in European culture
- Social / political context
- Religious / philosophical context
- The theatrical context
- The texts of Doctor Faustus
- Prologue: Chorus one
- Scene one
- Scene two
- Scene three
- Scene four
- Scene five
- Chorus two
- Scene six
- Scene six, version B
- Scene seven
- Scene seven, version B
- Scene eight
- Scene eight, version B
- Chorus three
- Scene nine
- Scene nine, version B
- Scene ten
- Scene eleven
- Chorus four
- Scene twelve
- Scene thirteen
- Epilogue
Chorus four
Synopsis of chorus 4
Wagner reveals that Faustus has been behaving as if he is about to die and has given all his belongings to Wagner. He is puzzled that Faustus is drinking and eating with his friends as if nothing were wrong.
Commentary on chorus 4
I think my master means to die shortly The references to death and Faustus' impending fate intensify as the conclusion of the play approaches.
belly-cheer Gluttony.
Investigate...
- Compare the various speeches that the Chorus gives in the play
- In what ways does the Chorus introduce the scenes following each speech?
- How does his attitude towards Faustus change as the play goes on?
- What is the effect of knowing that the fourth Chorus speech is spoken by Wagner?
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