Answer :
Final answer:
Faustus is being compared to Icarus due to his overambitious nature and hubris, which ultimately lead to his downfall, similar to how Icarus flew too close to the sun and fell. Option D.
Explanation:
The excerpt 'Till swoll'n with cunning, of a self-conceit, His waxen wings did mount above his reach' suggests that Faustus, like Icarus, is overreaching and flying too high due to his self-conceit, leading to his downfall.
In the story of Icarus from Greek mythology, Icarus flew too close to the sun with wings made of wax, which melted, causing him to fall.
This comparison signifies that Faustus is similarly reaching beyond the limits of human capability, driven by his own arrogance and pride, which foreshadows his eventual downfall.
