Faust: The Neighbor's House

Summary

Margarete goes to Marthe's house and tell her that she found more jewels in her closet. Marthe tells her not to tell her mother about them this time. Mephisto goes to Marthe's house to tell her that her husband is dead. Marthe tells Mephisto that she wants proof and so they agree to meet in Marthe's garden at night.

Notes

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Study Questions

1.  What is Marthe talking about when the scene opens?
2.  What does Marthe tell Margarete to do with the jewelry?
3.  What news does Mephisto bring Marthe?
4.  What is Marthe's reaction to this news?
5.  Why does Marthe want proof that her husband is dead?
6.  Where do Margarete and Marthe agree to meet Mephisto and Fasut that night?

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