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Doctor Faustus was a good man
Doctor Faustus was a good man, he whipped his scholars now and then. When he whipped them he made them dance, out of Scotland into France, out of France into Spain, and then he whipped them back again.
19th century
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A Whip Cracks Through the Halls of Learning: Doctor Faustus, the Good Man and His Scholars (19th Century) In this evocative 19th century photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection, we find ourselves transported back in time to an era of strict discipline and rigorous education. The image captures the moment as Doctor Faustus, a stern yet seemingly benevolent schoolmaster, wields a birch rod, poised to administer corporal punishment to a group of young scholars. The scene is set in a dimly lit, old-fashioned schoolroom, with its high ceilings, ornate woodwork, and large, dusty windows. Doctor Faustus, a young man with a serious expression and piercing gaze, stands at the front of the room, his robes billowing around him as he raises the whip. His scholars, a mixture of boys and girls, clad in Victorian and Edwardian attire, cower in fear as they prepare to receive their punishment. One boy, a particularly mischievous-looking lad, has already been struck and is seen running away, a goose quivering in his hand, while another boy, a small, frightened child, hides behind his mother's skirt for protection. Despite the cruelty of the punishment, Doctor Faustus is portrayed as a good man, a common theme in the nursery rhyme that bears his name. The rhyme goes, "Doctor Faustus was a good man, he whipped his scholars now and then. When he whipped them he made them dance, out of Scotland into France, out of France into Spain, and then he whipped them back again." This seemingly contradictory image of a cruel yet effective teacher has fascinated generations of children and adults alike. The photograph, with its intriguing subject matter and atmospheric setting, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to ponder the complexities of discipline, education, and the human condition.
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