Faust sold his soul to the devil in the story because he was dissatisfied with his life and sought knowledge, power, and pleasure beyond what was possible through ordinary means.
This is the story of Faust (Faustus).
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Faust, by the author Goethe sells his soul to the devil. Don't worry, you can't really sell your soul. Anyway, if you could, in today's economy, you would not get that much. One would be better off to do something positive with their soul such as helping less fortunates.
As the story opens in the first act, we see the Devil, Mephistopheles moving about as a medium sized dog. As he meets up with Faust who then sells his soul to the Devil; they both apparently travel by magic, popping in and out of the various places the two travel.
by selling his soul to the devil
The Faust legend is not based on a real historical figure, but rather a fictional character who makes a pact with the devil. The story has its origins in German folklore and literature, particularly in the play "Faust" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Legend has it, he sold his soul to the devil.
Doctor Faust, a scholar of Germany
Yes, yes he did sell his soul.
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No.