In 'Doctor Faustus,' how many years of absolute power and knowledge does Faustus receive in exchange for his soul?
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Correct answer: Twenty-four years
Faustus strikes a deal with Mephistopheles to serve him for twenty-four years. This specific duration emphasizes the tragic brevity of his earthly pleasure compared to the eternity of his subsequent damnation.
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