# The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus — Character guide

> Key figures in The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.

- [Doctor Faustus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/faustus.md): A scholar who has mastered every discipline and still craves more, he signs away his soul for twenty-four years of devil-served power.
- [Mephistopheles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/mephistopheles.md): The devil who takes Faustus's bloody deed and becomes his servant, answering every wish while quietly insisting that hell is wherever he stands.
- [Wagner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/wagner.md): Faustus's servant, who apes his master's conjuring and bullies a poor clown into a seven-year indenture with threats of devils.
- [Good Angel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/good_angel.md): The heavenly voice at Faustus's shoulder, urging him toward repentance, prayer, and the mercy that might still undo his bargain.
- [Evil Angel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/evil_angel.md): The demonic whisper that reframes repentance as lunacy and steers Faustus toward honour, wealth, and the pleasures of his pact.
- [Lucifer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/lucifer.md): The prince of devils, who arrives in person when Faustus speaks of Christ, claiming sole interest in the soul already signed away.
- [Cornelius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/cornelius.md): A magician friend who assists Faustus in learning necromancy.
- [Robin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/robin.md): A clownish servant who dabbles in Faustus's magic.
- [Vintner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/vintner.md): A tavern keeper who is tricked by Robin and Ralph.
- [Duke of Vanholt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/duke_of_vanholt.md): A nobleman who hosts Faustus and witnesses his magic.
- [Helen of Troy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/helen_of_troy.md): The legendary beauty conjured by Faustus as his paramour.
- [Chorus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/chorus.md): The narrator who introduces and comments on the play's action.

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