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Dr. Faustus is about a magician, who chooses to sell his soul to the devil in order to gain knowledge, power, a servant and for financial gain. Faustus goes against Protestantism in order to achieve this knowledge and power, opting to waste his ability on mocking the Pope and playing pranks on unsuspecting people. To the audience, it is clear that he is wasting his time, considering that he was allowed 24? years to live before he'll be taken to hell. At the end of the play, Faustus realises his mistake but it's too late to repent. The Devil's are already there and he is taken to hell. The play ends with a warning to the audience, typical of the Elizabethan time period, forcing them to consider their religious belief, staying loyal to God. I would recommend it to anyone with keen enthusiasm for Literature. I hope this has been of some help.

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