The Portrayal of Helen of Troy in Euripides' "The Trojan Women" and Christopher Marlowe's "Dr. Faustus"

Essay from the year 2021 in the subject Literature - Comparative Literature, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: This essay discusses the portrayal of Helen of Troy in Euripides‘ "Trojan Women" and her apparition in Marlowe’s "Dr. Faustus". One of the most recurring figures in literature, Helen of Troy appears in numerous works, whether related to the Trojan War or not. From Homer to more re...