Mythological allusions in Christopher Marlowe's the tragical history of doctor faustus

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A Classical allusion refers to myths in ancient Roman and Greek works of literature.

Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), utilized mythological allusions in The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus (1588-1592) to create a connection between ideas.

Dr.

Faustus wanted the infinite.

He sold his soul to the devil to gain it.

He rejected theology and embraced magic and mythology that epitomized pseudo-divinity.

Classical mythology invites moral and theological discussion.

It intensifies the aesthetic purpose and the spiritual evaluation of Dr.

Faustus's ambition.