“Part 2 Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus Read the following passage from Marlowes Doctor Faustus. Discuss Marlowes use of language in the passage and how it contributes to the characterisation of Faustus and the Horse-Courser.”

The language that Marlow uses within the passage of text is intended to display two contrasting characterisations for both Doctor Faustus and the Horse-Courser that at the same time, also have conflicting feelings and emotions.

This is evident for both Characters. Firstly, the language that Doctor Faustus directs towards the Horse-Courser is disrespectful and uncivil. He quotes Away, you villain! (Christopher Marlowe, 1604 (ed) (2003), 4.1) which immediately shows his aggressive and dismissive attitude towards the Horse-Courser, this is then followed by what, dost think I am a horse-doctor (Christopher Marlowe, 1604 (ed) (2003), 4.1). Marlowe uses this language to show that Faustus has little, if any, respect for the Horse-Courser but to also show his frustration and a negative reflection upon himself. Faustus then proceeds to back this up by questioning his own fate. The L…(short extract)