Faust: An Elemental Romantic Work 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 better himself. In Faust Mephistopheles makes a wager with God. The wager is that Faust, a common doctor, will stray from the path that is true and fit. Mephistopheles makes an agreement with Faust that if Mephistopheles satisfies Faust's desire