Possibly my favorite classical character is Dr. Faustus. I admit having only read Christopher Marlowe’s version, yet the character of a melancholic scholar appeals to me. He sold his soul to Lucifer to make love to the ghost of Helen of Troy. This is the best of both worlds — desperation and wit.

CHORUS.
     Thus the heavenly beauty of Helen of Troy
     Did renown her as ‘the face that launched a thousand ships.’

FAUSTUS.
    Haha I ejaculated on that face.