Goethe's Faust

Goethe's *Faust* is a philosophical tragedy exploring human desire, knowledge, and redemption. It follows Dr. Faust, a scholar dissatisfied with life, who makes a pact with Mephistopheles (the devil) to gain unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. As Faust seeks fulfillment, he experiences love, temptation, and moral conflict. The story questions what it means to live authentically and whether salvation is possible through repentance. Ultimately, *Faust* reflects on the complexities of human ambition and the possibility of spiritual redemption, emphasizing that true fulfillment involves moral growth and self-awareness.