Question

In Christopher Marlowe's The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, what do the good and bad angels symbolize

messengers sent to Faustus by God and the devil

Faustus's conflicting attitude toward sin and repentance

the good angel Michael and the fallen angel Lucifer

the forces of good and evil that torment all humans

Answer 1

Faustus’s conflicting attitude toward sin and repentance

Step-by-step explanation:

In Christopher Marlowe’s The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, what do the good and bad angels symbolize?

Answer 2

B). Faustus's conflicting attitude toward sin and repentance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus' is a classic example of Elizabethan Tragedy. He has employed numerous symbols to signify various messages to the readers. The 'Good and Evil Angels' are one of them. They signify 'Faustus' dwindling attitude towards sin and repentance.' His sins are reflected through his remorseless attitude as symbolized by bad angels while the good angels signify his belief in God and his decisions. Thus, option B is the correct answer.