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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus · Character

Ralph

A companion of Robin involved in comic misadventures with magic.

minor

Also known as Ralph, sweet Ralph

First appearance: scene iv

Ralph first appears in 0007 scene iv.

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RORobinMEMephistophelesGAGood AngelRARalph

Relationship types

  • Other

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  • Advisors, witnesses, and tempters
  • Comic and servant figures
  • Supernatural and moral forces

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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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