The Revenge of Doctor Faustus: Act 4 Scene 1

🎩Faustus demonstrates his conjuring trick, raising Alexander the Great and his paramour as spirits.

😂A skeptical knight mocks Faustus and later becomes the target of his revenge by growing horns on his head.

🔥The act emphasizes Faustus' selling of his soul for empty parlor tricks, showing the consequences of his choices.

🕰️The act represents the time when belief in witches and fear of dark arts prevailed, leading to punishments.

🎭The act showcases the theatricality and dramatic elements of the play, engaging the audience.

What happens in Act 4 Scene 1 of Doctor Faustus?

—In Act 4 Scene 1, Faustus performs a conjuring trick to raise Alexander the Great and his paramour as spirits for the Emperor, but a skeptical knight mocks him.

What revenge does Faustus take in Act 4 Scene 1?

—Faustus humiliates the knight who mocked him by making horns sprout from his head.

What does the act highlight about Faustus' choices?

—The act emphasizes that Faustus has sold his soul for mere parlor tricks, showcasing the consequences of his actions.

What historical context does the act represent?

—The act reflects a time when belief in witches and fear of dark arts prevailed, leading to punishments.

What theatrical elements are showcased in the act?

—The act highlights the theatricality and dramatic elements of the play, engaging the audience.

00:00In Act 4 Scene 1 of Doctor Faustus, Faustus performs a conjuring trick for the Emperor.

00:18The Emperor requests Faustus to raise Alexander the Great and his paramour from their tombs.

00:43A skeptical knight mocks Faustus and then leaves, uninterested in his conjuring.

00:51Faustus promises to get even with the knight for his mockery.

00:56Mephistopheles brings Alexander the Great and his paramour, making them appear alive.

01:00Faustus asks the knight to come back, and horns have sprouted from his head.

01:16The knight is furious and demands Faustus undo the magic.

01:19Faustus removes the horns, leaving the court humiliated.