Dr Faustus Literary context

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  • Faustus Literary context
    • Tragedy
      • the  key feature is  failed opportunity   to repent
      • hamartia causes the tragic downfall
    • Carnivalesque
      • writers use texts to explore rebellion and challenging social order
      • include food, drink and other bodily needs
    • Comedy
      • Low-base of stock characters are common
      • Carnivalesque
        • writers use texts to explore rebellion and challenging social order
        • include food, drink and other bodily needs
      • sexual humor used to show base characters

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