Christopher
MarloweMarlowe’s Dr. Faustus and the theme of the Overreacher
Background: Research the myth of Prometheus.
Assignment:
- In an essay of significant length, discuss the character of Dr. Faustus as an overreacher. Is he a Promethean rebel? What other literary figures/ stories come to mind on this theme?
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