In Christopher Marlowe's play, Doctor Faustus, Wagner is the most loyal, loving, and protective character in regards to protagonist, Faustus. His actions, which include everything from his choric function to the comic relief he instills, influence the play immensely, emphasizing how the bond between he and Faustus is unique and and irreplaceable one. Thus, leading to the idea that Wagner should be recognized as the only character entitled to be Faustus' heir. It is easy …showed first 75 words of 1091 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1091 total…serving the comic relief of the play to the audience. No other character shows the unconditional love to Faustus that Wager does. He is seen in both the first and last act of the story and all the way from the introduction to the finale, he is there moving the plot along in only a manner that he could. This is why he is the only one who rightfully deserves to be Doctor Faustus' heir.