The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus · Character
Old Man
A pious elder who tries to persuade Faustus to repent.
minor
Also known as Old Man, the Old Man
First appearance: scene xiv
Old Man shows up with force in Endnotes. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in a stage direction note about the scene being a room in the Old Man's house.
Old Man first appears in 0017 scene xiv.
In Endnotes: Mentioned in a stage direction note about the scene being a room in the Old Man's house.
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Character Web
9 connectionsA slice of how Old Man sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Supernatural and moral forces
- Protagonist
- Advisors, witnesses, and tempters
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- 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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Old Man appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for Old Man unlock in the free preview.
See Old Man in scene xiv