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Do you think that the lines of the Chorus which end Doctor Faustus sum up satisfactorily the meaning of the play?


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Do you think that the lines of the Chorus which end Doctor Faustus sum up satisfactorily the meaning of the play?

... Do you think that the lines of the Chorus which end Doctor Faustus sum up satisfactorily the meaning of the play? The Chorus provides several subjective and realistic appraisals of the play in different sections, providing a clear and concise explanation of the characters and the events. The epilogue is no different to any of these previous interventions. However, the question remains as to whether the chorus 'sums up satisfactorily the meaning of the play?' This can be answered in one of two ways, depending on whether you consider the epilogue as a summary of the play and the dangers posed, or as a brief explanation of the plays moral message. If the Chorus is used as a summary of the play then it fails to meet the required criteria and therefore cannot be considered as satisfactory. This is because the play is in no way explained and the audience is

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