# Mephistopheles — The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus character guide

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

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Mephistopheles, great Mephistopheles, sweet Mephistopheles

**First appearance:** 0006-scene-iii

## Who they are

The devil who takes Faustus's bloody deed and becomes his servant, answering every wish while quietly insisting that hell is wherever he stands.

## Relationships

### [Lucifer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/lucifer)

_professional_

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

### [Wagner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/wagner)

_professional_

Mephistopheles and Wagner have a master-servant-like relationship through their shared connection to Faustus, with Wagner imitating demonic summoning.

### [Robin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/robin)

_rivalry_

Mephistopheles punishes Robin for misusing magic, turning him into an ape as a comedic but hostile act.

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

_rivalry_

The Good Angel and Mephistopheles are direct spiritual adversaries, each vying for Faustus's soul.

## In the story

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

A devil who serves Lucifer and becomes Faustus's servant.

### [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 devil's servant who facilitates Faustus's pact and serves him.

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

Mentioned in notes about the spirit's appearance as a friar and the pact signing.

## Links

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