Question

Which of the following characteristics of the classic tragic hero does Faustus NOT possess?

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) He is of Noble birth.

The characteristic that the tragic classic heroe Faustus does not possesses is that he is of Noble birth.

Doctor Faustus suffers from a flaw of error of judgment, he undergoes a reversal of fortune, and he exhibits excessive pride. But the characteristic that the tragic classic heroe Faustus does not possesses is that he is of Noble birth.

“Doctor Faustus” is a tragedy written by Christopher Marlowe. It is believed it was written between 1589 and 1592. It refers to the story of Doctor Faustus that sells its soul to the Devil in order to have all the knowledge possible. But Doctor Faustus begins to ambitious more and more power.

Answer 2

A.) He was of noble birth. --- Faustus was not born into nobility.