‘persuades men to atheism‘
How Baines describes Marlowe.
‘dramatic representations of ignoring limitations‘
Knights saying that the play isn’t focused on religion, but breaking boundaries.
‘positive opposites‘
How Poirer described heaven and hell.
‘perfectly orthodox warning to sinners‘
Ribner describing Faustus as a warning.
‘goodness of the religious system‘
What Ribner says Faustus neglects to show.
‘limitations on the aspirations of man‘
Ribner says that Faustus is critising this element of Christianity.
‘protest against the system‘
What Ribner says the goal of the play is.
‘Christ is strangely missing‘
Ribner criticising the absence of Christ.
‘Show preoccupation with any themes‘
What Herrington says Faustus does not show in regard to themes.
‘rare satisfaction in making fun of the things which they believed - and feared‘
What Herrington said viewers of the play enjoyed.