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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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