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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus · Character
Alexander the Great
A historical conqueror conjured by Faustus for the emperor.
minor
Also known as Alexander the Great, Alexander
First appearance: scene xii
Alexander the Great first appears in 0015 scene xii.
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- Supernatural and moral forces
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Faustus’s damnat…
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