Doctor Faustus

What is the theme in Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe?

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One major theme in the play, Doctor Faustus, is pride. This theme is illustrated in Doctor Faustus' desire to be the best. He isn't satisfied with simple brilliance.... he wants his intelligence to be noted worldwide.... to be the most knowledgeable.

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