Faust

Main Ideas

• The struggle for the human soul between good and evil
• The constant human quest for the meaning of life
• The individual's pursuit of knowledge and self-discovery
• The contrast between sensual pleasures and spiritual growth
• The contemplation of guilt and redemption
• Critique of bourgeois society and its morals
• Reflections on the nature of evil and free will
• Exploration of the tragic conflict between subjective desires and societal constraints