1. ByNick Eimers

2. May be inspired by Johann George Faust Although this may not be his real name Lived During the Renaissance Magician Alchemist Astrologer Probably a Real Person Likely Born 1400~1500 AD Picture painted in 1700s* *Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

3. Dr.Faust, an eminent, virtuous scholar grows bored with his life Makes a deal with a demon for knowledge/magic/skills in exchange for his soul Now called a Faustian Bargain Etching of Faust by Rembrandt* *Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

4. Faust uses his powers to seduce an innocent girl (Gretchen) Gretchen is slowly led astray by Faust Fausts actions lead to her death She is forgiven for her trespasses by Heaven

5. After Gretchens Death, Faust Wanders Dabbles in Politics Misuses/Abuses his powers Slowly but surely loses his virtuousness

6. Eventually Fausts contract expires Sometimes a set time period Sometimes a condition Finding True Happiness etc. Faust is either Redeemed or Damned Left, Gretchen being saved while in prison, right is Mephistophel es appearing before Faust.

7. Lived 1749-1832 Came from wealthy family Well educated Studied Law for a period of time Eventually Focused on Literature Poet, Novelist, Scientist, Critic, Painter, Government Official Prodigious Author First Work was The Sorrows of Young Werther Moved many so deeply they committed suicide

8. Written as a Two Part Play Non-continuously wrote it over 60 years Considered his Magnum Opus Defining Work of German Literature Perhaps the most well known all the interpretation of Faust

9. Heinrich Faust Searching for knowledge Desires what reason cannot bring him Leads to his pact with Mephistopheles At end believes self to be unworthy of Heaven (guilt) Is absolved, saved by Gretchens pleading on his behalf His constant striving for Philosophical perfection is also taken into account Mephistopheles Similar to Devil in the story of Job Makes bet with God over Fausts soul Agrees to serve Faust until he attains the zenith of happiness Gretchen Pure at beginning, seduced and led astray Murders an infant, and is set to be executed Rejects Mephistopheles and Faust, is redeemed Pleads for Fausts soul at end

10. Murnau famous for directing Nosferatu Differences from Goethe Faust is an elderly Alchemist He is frustrated by an inability to stop a plague He is tempted by Mephisto He is lead farther and farther from his original virtuousness Mephisto (the Devil) Makes a Bet with an Archangel He bets he can temp Faust The stakes are control of all mankind Mephisto sends the plague that initially frustrates Faust

11. Renowned for its impressive visualsAbove: Mephisto ominously appearsabove the town.Right: Mephisto Tempts Faust with youthby showing him what he could look like.

12. Mephisto grants Faust his youth again Faust seduces Gretchen as in Goethe Mephisto turns Gretchens Family against Faust Mephisto Kills Gretchens Brother and frames Faust Gretchen has a child with Faust Mephisto tricks her into killing it Gretchen is burned for her crime Faust throws himself on the pyre, dying as well Both are saved, as loved has triumphed

13. Spawned Countless Adaptations Theater, Books, Movies, Television, Comics, etc. And dont forget about music! The Fall Streetlight Manifesto Moonspell

14. Mocked Occasionally even in Goethes Time And still referenced today

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