This document provides background information on Christopher Marlowe and his play "The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus." It introduces Marlowe and when he was born, died, attended school, and earned his degrees. It then discusses the play, noting it was performed in 1588 and published in 1604. The rest of the document lists the characters that appear in the play, including Faustus, Mephostophilis, angels, devils, and various minor characters.