In the beginning of Goethe's Faust, a bet is made between God and Mephistopheles, a character that some consider to be the Devil. Mephistopheles says that Faust, the doctor, will fall. However, God believes that he is a astray soul who is only confused. Shortly after, Mephistopheles has to do anything for Faust as long as Faust, in return, gives the Devil his soul. Although Faust, throughout the play, is irritated with Mephistopheles, he feels like it is also necessary to have around because he needs…
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