Faustus is a good example of a Renaissance man. He is interested in many different branches of knowledge. So interested, in fact, that he is willing to sacrifice his own salvation in order to acquire more knowledge and abilities. Faustus embodies many characteristics of the Renaissance, such as an extreme confidence in the power of human reason and the inevitability of progress. He thinks science and knowledge are the most powerful forces on Earth, and that the transformation of the world through their use is possible. Moreover, he is often hesitant about religious matters, doubting whether God and Hell even exist.
