It is true that the study of the devil or evil in general as a
part of the world has intrigued
man for centuries. This is mostly because it is something people don't have
concrete proof of
and is also considered taboo in our society. Yet, studies and/or story
telling on the devil and his
evil forces seems to have been apart of all societies since the beginning
of
time. Such as,
Christpher Marlowe's play, The Tragical History of Dr. Faustas, written in
the 16th century
and the modern day film, The Devil's Advocate, starring Al Pacino and Keanu
Reeves.
The devil in Marlowe's play doesn't
come to Dr. Faustas as himself ,
instead he sends
one of his disciples named Mephistophilis. When Mephistophilis first comes to
Dr. Faustas he
comes as himself, a demon like creature that is not quite appealing to the
eye and seems to
frighten or sicken Dr.Faustas. Dr. Faustas immediately
asks Mephistophilis to
come back as......
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