Part 1 of Essay
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's work Faust was an elemental romantic work. Faust, the main character of Faust, was similar to Prometheus or Napoleon, one who ventured for power to rule the world. For example in Goethe's Faust, the proud condition of human nature can be seen by the way Faust was willing to sell his soul to b ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... quested to better himself. Goethe alienated himself from society, he spent over 40 years working on Faust. Goethe's works were cynical and self-pitying. The ideas and beliefs portrayed in Faust portray Goethe as a romantic. ....