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)

fiction classics play poetry adventurous dark reflective slow-paced

Description

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 63%
challenging 52%
mysterious 42%
reflective 37%
adventurous 22%
tense 18%
funny 12%
emotional 11%
sad 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 35%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

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