Faust: Part 1 by Philip Wayne, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Faust: Part 1

Goethe's Faust #1

Philip Wayne, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

208 pages • first pub 1808 (editions)

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A brief analysis of the development, style, and protagonists of Faust is included with Goethe's classic tale about a troubled man who sells his soul to the devil.

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Moods

dark 64%
challenging 53%
reflective 37%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 23%
tense 23%
emotional 19%
funny 12%
sad 12%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 34%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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