The aim of this session was to examine the significance of Scene 11 and Scene 12. The Horse-Courser scene is significant because Faustus becomes a comedic figure and he entertains the audience with his mockery of the greedy Horse-Courser. Students were asked to consider why Marlowe has reduced Faustus to a comedic character. Students were asked to consider the comments made by Faustus in the early stages of the play ..'A sound magician is a mighty God...All things that move between the quiet poles shall be at my command...I'll be great Emperor of the world,' and compare this aspiration with his representation in Scene 11/12. Students were asked to consider how much POWER Faustus has actually gained by selling his soul.
Students were asked to consider possible content for the question:
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SCENE TEN?
HOMEWORK: Complete the written task. Students also need to read the final scenes of the play and consider the symbolic significance of The Old Man.
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