I believe that based on this context, Faustus is being compared to Icarus.
In Greek mythology, Icarus was the son of Daedalus, who created a labyrinth where Minotaur was kept imprisoned. Daedalus and Icarus were too prisoners of the same island, and they wanted to escape using the wings that Daedalus made. However, Icarus flew too high near the Sun, and the wax on his wings melted and he fell to his death.
D.Rock climbers enjoy ascending the monolith El Capitan.
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This opening line is meant to attract the reader to the article's content. The lead also establishes the subject, sets the tone, and guides readers into the article. In a news story, the introductory paragraph includes the most important facts, and it also answers the key questions: who, what, where, when, why and how.
