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Why does Faustus originally ask mephastophilis to bring him helen of troy? ​

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C. Faustus lusted after Helen and wanted to possess her.

Step-by-step explanation:

Christopher Marlowe's "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus" revolves around the story of Doctor Faustus and his desire to get access to the unlimited realm of knowledge. And in this desire, he sold his soul to the de vil in exchange for a life of unlimited power and knowledge.

The character of Helen of Troy first appeared after the scholars asked Faustus to allow them to have a glimpse of "the face that launch'd a thousand ships, And burnt the topless towers of Ilium". After they had left, Faustus asked his 'servant' Mephistopheles to bring her back to him, "That I might have unto my paramour." He lusted after her and want to have her.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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