Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "If we say that we have no sin we deceive ourselves, and there’s no truth in us." Why then, belike we must sin and so consequently die. Ay, we must die an everlasting death. What doctrine calls you this, Che sera sera, "What will be shall be?" Divinity, adieu This is a pivotal moment in Doctor Faustus because it shows that _____. Faustus explains why he is going to follow Satan Faustus learns that death is inevitable Faustus reads his first magical incantation Faustus does not truly understand Christianity

Answer 1

It is correct that Dr Faustus does not truly understand Christianity, but that is not why this is a pivotal moment. This is a pivotal moment in Doctor Faustus because it shows that Faustus learns that death is inevitable. In his opinion, Christianity can only promise death since Bible says we are all sinners and the reward of sin is death, then we must all die an everlasting death! 

Answer 2

This is a pivotal moment in Doctor Faustus because it shows that : Faustus learns that death is inevitable
Pivotal moment is an important point that marks the change in direction. It is the center or a story and everything that relates to the topic turns or depends on that specific point.