What was Dr. Faustus tragic error?

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What was Dr. Faustus tragic error?

In Christopher Marlowe play Dr. Faustus

2006-10-11 03:08:15 · 2 answers · asked by nicordova87 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)

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Ordering ham and swiss. Dr. Faustus was lactose intolerant. A man practicing medicine should have known better.

2006-10-11 03:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Iridium190 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋

http://www.gradesaver.com/classicnotes/titles/faust/shortsumm.html
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"Faustian bargain" has come to mean a deal made for earthly gain at a high ethical and spiritual cost, or alternately any choice with a short-lived benefits and a hell of a price.

2006-10-11 10:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by confused/hurt/angry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋