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Faust

Scholar who sold his soul

Renaissance·Legendary

Legendary German scholar who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for knowledge and worldly pleasures. Subject of works by Marlowe and Goethe.

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Portrayal Sentiment — Predominantly villainous
villainous 1complex 1
Creator Interpretation Matrix(2 Records)
Work Creator Interpretation Actor / Character
1592 · Play
Christopher MarlowevillainousLead
1808 · Play
Johann Wolfgang von GoethecomplexLead
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Doctor Faustus
1592·Play·Christopher Marlowe

Scholar who sells soul to the devil

VillainousProtagonistQ386431
Faust
1808·Play·Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Scholar who bargains with Mephistopheles for knowledge and experience

ComplexProtagonistQ54459971
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Wikidata Q1398543
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