There is much evidence to support that Faustus' ticks many of the boxes of a tragic hero. This is displayed primarily by the possesion of a hubris. The chorus initially forshadows this, with the comparisson to Iracus' "waxen wings". They are comparing Faustus' proleptically to Icarus, a figure in classical greek mythoolgy, whos father invtented feather wings held together with wax. Icarus disobeyed his fathers warning and flew too close to the sun, which caused the wax to melt and Icarus' fell to the sea and drowned. This demonstrates pride leading to a fall, which suggests Fautus' pride will eventually lead to his downfall.
Faustus' also could be said to be of high status: "Graced with a doctor's name", however this could be questioned as he was raised by parents "base of stock".
His downfall could be said to lead to the downfall of others also, when his friends steal his book and plan to use magic and fall to the devil as Faustus' has.
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