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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
medium-paced
wasn't expecting this to be as funny as it was???
in the beginning, I was expecting an extremely serious tale about the limitations of human knowledge that could be breached through supernatural means, in this case, a pact with the Devil. But it turned out to be much more.
I must admit that I did enjoy the initial happenings, especially Faust's persistence in demonstrating how his study and academic position had with time transformed themselves into chains that imprison him and make it impossible for him to truly emerge himself in life's 'delights'. (I could also go on about the contrasts between Faust and Wagner, decrepit recognition of the futility of human knowledge, and youthfully energetic search for the yet unknown, but I must still reflect on some aspects present in the text).
I adored Mephistopheles, he is indeed the life of the party, my guy made me giggle every 4 pages, if the opportunity showed itself I would have coffee with him, and gossip about the people around us in ancient languages.
The ball scenes automatically reminded me of "The Master and Margarita", which is no surprise since it was heavily influenced by Goethe's Faust.
Lesson of the day: during the night, if you see a pug running in circles in the forest while leaving trails of fire upon its path, take it with you, best chance scenario it's the Devil's agent Mephistopheles and he might be up for a bargain.
in the beginning, I was expecting an extremely serious tale about the limitations of human knowledge that could be breached through supernatural means, in this case, a pact with the Devil. But it turned out to be much more.
I must admit that I did enjoy the initial happenings, especially Faust's persistence in demonstrating how his study and academic position had with time transformed themselves into chains that imprison him and make it impossible for him to truly emerge himself in life's 'delights'. (I could also go on about the contrasts between Faust and Wagner, decrepit recognition of the futility of human knowledge, and youthfully energetic search for the yet unknown, but I must still reflect on some aspects present in the text).
I adored Mephistopheles, he is indeed the life of the party, my guy made me giggle every 4 pages, if the opportunity showed itself I would have coffee with him, and gossip about the people around us in ancient languages.
The ball scenes automatically reminded me of "The Master and Margarita", which is no surprise since it was heavily influenced by Goethe's Faust.
Lesson of the day: during the night, if you see a pug running in circles in the forest while leaving trails of fire upon its path, take it with you, best chance scenario it's the Devil's agent Mephistopheles and he might be up for a bargain.
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
drecks tragödie
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My foray into Faust! Incredibly fascinating story, rich with metaphor and mythology. The devil is, well, kind of delightful. He dances off the page and I found him highly entertaining. The tragedy with Gretchen was so terrible, but rich. After that, however, I did not enjoy the Second Part as much. I am not by any means critiquing Goethe; it just had a change in tone that did not appeal to me as much. I enjoyed the interactions with Faust and Mephistopheles in the First Part, and felt they got lost in all the hubbub in the Second Part, at least until Act V. I will confess though, that if Greek myth were fresher in my mind, I would probably have had more appreciation for the magnificent masque. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed Act V. I thought it was really beautiful when the angel's ushered Faust's soul to heaven. "Whoever strives in ceaseless toil, Him we may grant redemption."
challenging
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very difficult at first to read. Inform yourself about the story before reading