Why does Faustus first ask Mephistopheles to bring him Helen of troy?

Faustus first asks Mephistopheles to bring him Helen of Troy as a manifestation of his insatiable yearning for knowledge and power, as well as his desire for ultimate beauty and pleasure. Helen represents an idealized form of beauty and love that Faustus believes will fulfill his ambitions and desires. By summoning her, he seeks to elevate his own status and experience transcendence, reflecting his tragic pursuit of unattainable goals. This moment encapsulates Faustus's internal conflict between his scholarly aspirations and his moral degradation.