This scene shows the good angel finally breaking down the influence of the evil angel and Metistopheles as Faustus finally decides to repent. However, we can see that hell is not ready to let Faustus go as the most powerful devil; Lucifer, is needed to lure Faustus back to the dark side.
We can see that Metistopheles' powers and knowledge is limited, as he cannot, or decides not to expand on the subject of astrology, and Fautus' finally realises that the gifts and gains of his deal are meaningless and empty. The shows put on are not gifts of knowledge, but mere temperary distractions, and we can see that the devil has tricked him.
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