Summary and Response At the beginning of the work Faust, Mephistopheles, the devil, bets with God that His favorite person can leave his righteous ways of life. Faust decides to pursue infinite knowledge but his strategies and goals appear to fail (Davis et al. 562). Mephistopheles takes the form of a stray poodle and tricks Faust into signing a blood pact. With the aid of the devil, Faust eventually befriends and impregnates Gretchen. After Gretchen is convicted of murdering her son, Faust decides to save Gretchen without any success. While the two are escaping the dungeon, voices from Heaven are heard announcing that Gretchen will be saved. The studied work is relevant to my life due to a number of reasons. Firstly, the play guides me to understand that all human beings will encounter different challenges. This is the case since the devil is always ready to devour or compel them to do what is not righteous. Secondly, I have appreciated that people have flaws and should be guided to achieve their aims. Although the sending of Faust to heaven appears questionable, the play encourages people to avoid pushing others to sin (Steinhauer 180). I will always consider these insights in order to succeed in my life. Thirdly, the playwright indicates that any person is capable of becoming part of God’s kingdom. I will consider the presented moral approach to avoid the malpractices and misbehaviors described in the story. Finally, this play challenges me as a Christian to appreciate God’s teachings and focus on His kingdom. Romantic Hero Focusing on the notions of Romanticism, Goethe presented a different kind of hero whose misadventures were informed by Europe’s social problems. The protagonist transformed from a God-fearing person to a criminal. The contradiction exhibited in the work after Faust is accepted in heaven becomes an achievement for those who were against the issues affecting the continent. The portrayal of Faust is a new form of rebellion that presents a sense of apprehension to the reader. Faust is determined to increase his earthly knowledge, possession, and position (Davis et al. 563). He signs an unexpected pact with a devil in an attempt to enlarge his soul. The portrayal of his feelings and desires, therefore, resonates with the objectives of the Romantic Movement in Europe. From this analysis, the main character is a clear example of a Romantic hero. Themes The selected work presents several themes that can guide people to make rational decisions and pursue their objectives. The outstanding one is that of metaphysical quest and desire. This is the case since Faust is portrayed as someone who is unhappy with human potential. This dissatisfaction encourages him to join the devil and emerge successful on earth. Unfortunately, his entire life is characterized by frustration and unhappiness (Davis et al. 563). People should consider this theme to find their own paths in life. The passion for reason and infinite understanding is the second theme in this play. Just like the thinkers of the Romantic Movement, Goethe presented a character whose thoughts revolved around the idea of knowledge. Due to this objective, he decided to collaborate with the unlikely Mephistopheles. Faust finds himself in disoriented career goa