Doctor Faustus (Marlowe)

Why does Faustus decide to make a pact with the devil?

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Faust makes a pact with the devil in order to fulfill his ambitions. He sells his soul in exchange for earthly power and knowledge and an additional 24 years of life.

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Doctor Faustus (Marlowe)

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