Question

Which underlying theme is evident in this passage?

A.the pursuit of knowledge
B.rebirth
C.the pursuit of true wisdom
D.heroism

Answer 1

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
by Christopher Marlowe (excerpt)

So soon he profits in divinity,
The fruitful plot of scholarism grac'd,
That shortly he was grac'd with doctor's name,
Excelling all whose sweet delight disputes
In heavenly matters of theology;
Till swoln with cunning, of a self-conceit,
His waxen wings did mount above his reach,
And, melting, heavens conspir'd his overthrow;
For, falling to a devilish exercise,
And glutted now with learning's golden gifts,
He surfeits upon cursed necromancy;