Doctor Faustus (Marlowe)

why has marlowe intrdouced the Old man at this point and he has not brought back the good angel ,What is the dramatic purpose of the old man ?

THE OLD MAN IS SO INEFFECTIVE AT SAVING FAUATUS

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He tries to save Faustus by getting him to repent, and for his good deed, Faustus initially thanks him but later sends devils to harm him.  The Old Man represents heavenly salvation which Faustus rebukes for much of the play.