Dr Faustus- Act 3

Act 3, Chorus

-Wagner tells us about how Faustus has been travelling, however it's interesting that it seems to only be within Europe, this is perhaps because he didn't believe societies outside of Europe weren't civilised, or it is possible because Marlowe himself didn't travel so therefore didn't know what these places were like.
-He then ends up in Rome which is by the Mediterranean sea, meaning middle of the Earth suggesting that at that time, it was seen as one of the best countries in the world. It is also interesting that he travels here because it is home to the Catholic Church with Pope.

Act 3, Scene 1

-There's a difference in the tone as much of the play has been Faustus undecided whether he did the right thing, torn between repenting and again becoming religious or staying on the side of the Devil. However, it seems that Faustus is finally having fun with his power when he wears an invisible robe. He takes advantage of this and steals many of the Pope's things, right from his hand. He then 'hits him a box of the ear', meaning that he hits the Pope over the head, showing that he is beginning to enjoy himself. He then goes on to 'beat the Friars', however this doesn't seem to fit with his academic profile as he has resorted to violence, this shows a shift in Faustus' personality.

Act 3, Scene 2

-This again shows a mirror of the scene before it, however it is slightly different because the previous was also a comedic scene.
-The Vintner accuses both Rafe and Robin of stealing a goblet which they have but they tell him to search them and they pass it behind their backs to each other.
-Robin then makes up words that sound to be Latin to call Mephistopheles who then appears, sending the Vintner running. Mephistopheles proceeds to turn Robin into an ape and Rafe into a dog.