Faust (legend)

The legend of Faust centers on a learned man who, driven by ambition or dissatisfaction, makes a pact with Mephistopheles (the devil), trading his soul for unlimited knowledge, power, or worldly pleasures. This story explores themes of human desire, moral consequence, and the pursuit of meaning beyond material gains. Over time, Faust's choices lead to his spiritual downfall or redemption, serving as a reflection on the limits of human ambition and the moral costs of ambition and temptation. The tale has been adapted into numerous literary and theatrical works, emphasizing its enduring moral and philosophical questions.