Rewriting Idolatry: Doctor Faustus and Romeo and Juliet.

The article explores the similarities between the kisses in Christopher Marlowe's play Doctor Faustus and English playwright William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, arguing that Shakespeare rewrites moments of spiritual transgression into erotic encounters. Topics include the direct influence of Marlowe on Shakespeare's portrayal of love, the theme of idolatry and its implications in both plays, and the broader context of Marlowe's impact on Shakespeare's development as a tragedian.