Characters

__ **Characters ** __ *the minor characters in the play emphasize the setting, plot, or both. Details about them are minimal, so pay attention to the setting that they appear in. *

**__Major Characters__**
 * __Faust:__** Heinrich Faust is a human being whom The Lord finds to be very morally sound. He is a doctor, teacher, and has mastered many areas of school. He is the protagonist of the story and is being tested by the Lord. Faust feels dissatisfied by his lack of knowledge of the Universe. He makes a deal with the devil and from then on struggles to stay on a good path. Due to his need for gratification and a fulfilling life, he makes a deal with the devil. His adventure takes him through different experiences and worlds along side of the devil. As the story progresses, Faust undergoes many changes as he searches for himself under the influence of the devil.

worlds and showing him gratification. As the devil, he is constantly tempting Faust and opens the door to magical places such as the Witches Kitchen. He is the symbol of evil throughout the story.
 * __Mephistopheles:__** The antagonist. Mephistopheles is the devil and challenges the "goodness" of The Lord's favorite human, Faust. Mephistopheles’ main goal is to win Faust's soul by luring him away from his good nature. He is tired of running the underworld due to having to always be with the dead. Mephistopheles is seen throughout the entire play because he is the one leading Faust through different

**__Minor Characters__**


 * Prelude in the Theatre **
 * **Minor Characters** ||  ||
 * Director || He believes that money is the most important aspect to theater. ||
 * Comedian || The comedian believes that the performance and the fame it brings is the most important part of theater. ||
 * Poet || The poet argues that the purpose of theater is to express what has been written. ||


 * Prologue in Heaven **


 * **Minor Characters** ||  ||
 * Raphael || A host of heaven ||
 * Gabriel || A host of heaven ||
 * Michael || A host of heaven ||
 * Archangels (3) || Three angels in heaven ||


 * Faust's Study**

difficult time understanding Faust's unhappiness. ||
 * **Minor Characters** ||  ||
 * Spirit || Tells Faust that they are not as alike as they seem. ||
 * Wagner || Faust's assistant. He believes that studying and being intelligent are very important. He has a
 * Choir of angels ||  ||
 * Chorus of women ||  ||
 * Chorus of disciples ||  ||


 * Outside The City Gate **
 * **Minor Characters** ||  ||
 * Others ||  ||
 * Speakers ||  ||
 * Some Apprentices ||  ||


 * Auterbach's Cellar in Leipzig **


 * **Minor Characters** ||  ||
 * Frosch || A young man at the bar ||
 * Brander || A young man at the bar ||
 * Siebel || A young man at the bar ||
 * Altmayer || Bartender ||


 * Witch's Kitchen **


 * **Minor Characters** ||  ||
 * Animals ||  ||
 * Male Monkey ||  ||
 * The Witch || Makes the brew that makes Faust younger. ||

such as the death of her mother, losing her brother in a duel, and drowning her new born baby. The last incident lands her in jail. At the end she is saved, and it is assumed that she dies. ||
 * Evening **
 * **Major Characters** ||  ||
 * Margareta || (Often referred to as Gretchen) A young woman who attracts Faust. She undergoes many tragedies


 * In Martha's Garden/ A Summer House **


 * **Minor Characters** ||  ||
 * Martha ||  ||


 * At the well**


 * **Minor Characters** ||  ||
 * Lisbeth || A friend of Margareta's who discusses an unwed mother with her. ||


 * Night**


 * **Minor Characters** ||  ||
 * Valentine || Margareta's brother who duels with Faust. ||


 * Cathedral Nave **
 * **Minor Characters** ||  ||
 * Evil Spirit || The evil spirit whispers in Margareta's ear as the is in the church to remind her of her guilt. ||
 * Choir || Sings while Margareta is in church ||


 * Walpurgis Night/ Walpurgis Night's Dream **
 * all of the characters in this scene emphasize the evil celebration that is taking place.
 * **Minor** ||  ||
 * Huckster Witch ||  ||
 * General ||  ||
 * Minister ||  ||
 * Profiteer ||  ||