“Politicians are people who, when they see light at the end of the tunnel, go out and buy some more tunnel.” -John Quinton

    In this day and age Faustus would appear to me as a married male politician. He would trade his soul for the highest possible position in government, and he would succumb to power, money, and worldly knowledge. He would most likely become increasingly greedy, just as Marlowe's Faustus had. He would strive to become the ultimate power of the world, making himself the head of all governments.
    I think that Mephistopheles would appear today in the form of a prostitute. This is because prostitutes seem to be the current temptresses of those in power, and the leading cause of many ultimate downfalls. The modern day Faustus' chosen prostitute, would be in many ways what Mephistopheles is to Marlowe's Faustus. For example, Mephistopheles tempts Faustus and offers him goods that he can not obtain on his own, also Faustus is aware of the consequences. He has heard the story of what had happened to Lucifer, and is not entering the agreement between him and the devil blindsided. Modern day Faustus' prostitute would tempt him with adventure and power as well. Maybe not the power that he had originally desired, but the power of having what he is not allowed to have. This is not only because he is married, but also because it would be socially unacceptable to be obtaining the services of a prostitute. Going into the affair, the politician is aware of what may happen. He has heard the stories of the affairs of others, and has seen similar situations in various forms of news, and is undoubtedly mindful of the repercussions. He could lose his position where ever he is employed.
    No matter how much he may repent, there is no guarantee that his wife, and the public will forgive him. Just as no matter how much Faustus repents, there is no guarantee that God will be understanding and let him enter heaven. Mephistopheles appears to be loyal to Faustus and seems to have a real interest in him, though the only thing that has any meaning to Mephistopheles is ultimately acquiring Faustus' soul. Of course, the prostitute in this scenario does not depart empty handed as well, she often leaves with publicity, money, and fame. Which was most likely her initial motive in continuing the relationship. The twenty first century Faustus may be a new version, but he is in no way improved.