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?

A. It shows Faustus when he is at his lowest point.
B. It shows how Faustus’s downfall is a direct result of his abandonment of God.
C. It shows Faustus when he is at the height of his powers.
D It shows Faustus’s growing appreciation for God, also known as Jove.

Answer 1

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

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Answer 2

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

The fragment clearly refers to Faustus as he is first portrayed to the reader, as a learned and wise man, but also shows his character trait that eventually will lead to his demise: his pride and arrogance, his desire to be above humanity, to the point that he would even “mount himself to scale Olympus´ top”. Notwithstanding this last flaw in his character that is visible in the fragment quoted, Faustus, at this point, is still shown to be at the height of his powers.