# Doctor Faustus — The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus character guide

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

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Faustus, Dr. John Faustus, John Faustus, Dr. Faustus, Master Doctor Faustus

**First appearance:** 0002-the-tragical-history-of-doctor-faustus

## Who they are

A scholar who has mastered every discipline and still craves more, he signs away his soul for twenty-four years of devil-served power.

## In the story

### [Dramatis Personae](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/chapters/dramatis-personae)

The protagonist, a scholar who turns to magic.

### [The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/chapters/the-tragical-history-of-doctor-faustus)

The protagonist, a scholar who sells his soul for knowledge and power.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced throughout the endnotes in relation to textual emendations, historical sources, and stage directions.

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