# Robin — The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Robin, Clown

**First appearance:** 0007-scene-iv

## Who they are

A clownish servant who dabbles in Faustus's magic.

## Relationships

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

_rivalry_

Robin and Wagner are comic foils who bicker and compete over magical knowledge and petty power.

### [Vintner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tragical_history_of_doctor_faustus_se/characters/vintner)

_rivalry_

Robin cheats the Vintner by stealing his cup using magic, creating a conflict of theft and deception.

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

_rivalry_

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

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