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The Psychology of the Devil

Eternalised

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The Shadow of Faust

Faust, who believes he cannot lose his bed because he will never be satisfied and thus never experience the great moment, accepts the deal. Ultimately, Faust experiences a moment of bliss and dies. However, as Mephistopheles is about to claim his soul, Faust is saved by God's grace. Though he was never satisfied and dies before he could realize his vision of a kingdom of heaven on earth, Faust learns to find happiness in progress not just accomplishment. This constant driving ultimately saves his soul.

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