This inner conflict is then externalized by the appearance of the Good Angel and the Evil Angel. There is a conflict within Faustus as to whether he should carry out his plan. In the first part of this scene, Faustus' mind begins to waver. Before Mephistophilis leaves, Faustus demands three books - one for incantations and spells, one for knowledge of the planets and the heavens, and one for understanding plants and animals. Mephistophilis convinces him that he does not want a wife and offers to bring him any courtesan or paramour that he desires. Then, all of a sudden, Faustus changes the topic of the conversation and tells Mephistophilis that he wants a wife because he feels wanton and lascivious. Faustus finishes signing the bond and orders Mephistophilis to deliver it to Lucifer.Īfter the bargain has been completed, Faustus begins to ask again about the nature of hell, but while Mephistophilis is describing hell, Faustus becomes skeptical and refuses to believe in hell. As Faustus begins to write again, an inscription - 'Homo, fuge!' - appears on his arm. Mephistophilis rushes to get some fire in order to make the blood flow. Faustus stabs his arm, but as he begins to write, the blood congeals. Faustus decides to think on wealth and summons Mephistophilis, who then tells him that Lucifer will agree to the bargain, but it must be signed with Faustus' blood. The Good Angel admonishes Faustus to think on heavenly things, while the Evil Angel emphasizes the value of power and wealth. The Good Angel and the Evil Angel appear. Faustus, alone in his study, tries to bolster his own resolution to forget God and dedicate himself solely to Lucifer.

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