# Lucifer — The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus character guide

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

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** great Lucifer, mighty Lucifer

**First appearance:** 0008-scene-v

## Who they are

The prince of devils, who arrives in person when Faustus speaks of Christ, claiming sole interest in the soul already signed away.

## Relationships

### [Mephistopheles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/mephistopheles)

_professional_

Lucifer is the sovereign ruler of hell and Mephistopheles is his subordinate demon tasked with securing Faustus's soul.

### [Good Angel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/good_angel)

_rivalry_

The Good Angel and Lucifer are cosmic enemies, representing divine salvation versus eternal damnation.

## In the story

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

The ruler of hell who oversees Faustus's pact.

### [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 ruler of hell who appears to confirm Faustus's damnation.

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