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Faust

In , Johann Wolfgang von Goethe builds a dramatic poem around the strengths and weaknesses of a man who under a personalized definition of a hero fails miserably. A hero is someone that humanity models themselves and their actions after, someone who can be revered by the masses as an individual of great morality and strength, a man or woman that never sacrifices his beliefs under adversity. Therefore, through his immoral actions and his unwillingness to respect others rights and privileges, is determined to be a man of un heroic proportions.
It is seen early in the poem, that has very strong beliefs and a tight moral code that is deeply rooted in his quest for knowledge. Sitting in his ...

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's morality and thus be victorious in his wager with God; also because he is the devil and that is what he does. For , greed emerges because of his desire to attain physical pleasures and therefore become whole in mind, body and spirit. 's goal to become the Überminche is an understandable desire, however, the means at which he strives for those ends are irresponsible and unjust. It is through this greed that with the help of Mephisto exploit others in the pursuit of 's earthly desires.
Enter innocent Gretchen, a poor lower class young woman who experiences the impossible, love. Under Mephisto's magical potion, becomes intoxicated with passion and controlled by his hormones. It is under this spell that he approaches the "beautiful" Gretchen, however, the feeling of passion is not mutual between the two. realizes then, that his simple looks and personality will not attract Gretchen, rather must deceive and manipulate this woman in order to possess her. Thus, turns to ...

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Added: 5/12/2007 03:10:18 PM
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