This Thursday's session continued to discuss the opening scenes of Marlowe's Faustus. Discussion considered the representation of Mephistophilis and how the representation differs in Scene Five from the representation offered by Marlowe in Scene Three. Students were asked to consider why MEPH appears to be such a reasonable demon when he first appears on the stage. Discussion also considered how Marlowe subverts the convention of the traditional Morality Play to shape a shocking and terrifying conclusion.
HOMEWORK: Students need to be reading/listening/watching the play and developing an understanding of the historical context/themes/author's aim. The opening scenes of the play is full of key quotes and students need to be recording these quotes and considering their significance.
Below is an excellent discussion of the FAUST MYTH and contains a discussion that explores the significance of Marlowe's play. SOAK IT UP!
AUDIO VERSION OF THE PLAY:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05_MuudRt6k
Discussion of the Faust Myth. Contains an excellent discussion of the play. Broadcast on Melvyn Bragg's IN OUR TIME on BBC Radio 4:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004y2bt
Trailer for version of Faustus performed in Manchester in 2010:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTJ4q8aPsoI
Actors/Director discuss the prep for the play. Creating the roles of Faustus and Meph:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnkoD267PvU&feature=related
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