Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. CHORUS. Learned Faustus, To know the secrets of astronomy, Graven in the book of Jove’s high firmament, Did mount himself to scale Olympus’ top, Being seated in a Chariot bright, Drawn by the strength of yoky dragons’ necks. Which idea best characterizes the excerpt above? It shows Faustus when he is at his lowest point. It shows how Faustus’s downfall is a direct result of his abandonment of God. It shows Faustus when he is at the height of his powers. It shows Faustus’s growing appreciation for God, also known as Jove.

Answer 1

It shows Faustus when he is at his lowest point.

Answer 2

It shows Faustus when he is at the height of his powers.

Explanation:

"Doctor Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe is an Elizabethan tragedy that shows Faustus selling his soul to Lucifer. He wants it in exchange for the service of Mephistophilis and the knowledge of the whole universe to be given to him. The main character Faustus embodies the greed of man in trying to attain things way beyond his capacity. The above provided excerpt is from the speech of the Chorus in Act 2 Scene III. They began to talk about his achievement and the powers he had got from the contract. This shows Faustus at the peak of his powers, with the whole knowledge of the universe in his hand.