Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Romanticism was an artistic movement that began after the 18th century in Europe and reached its peak from 1800 to 1850 as people began rejecting social and political norms and rationale of the Enlightenment era and embraced nature as a means of healing themselves spiritually or emotionally. In Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the theme of striving is used to emphasize how people began relying on their own mindset and actions to gain self-fulfillment. This was a common topic in romanticism as it shifted from logical objectivity to a reliance on one’s own abstract thoughts or emotions; this transition meant a gravitation towards the importance of independence to achieve goals and also the cathartic elements of nature. When the Enlightenment…

Despite the convoluted plot and philosophies, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe introduces a single theme around the capacity and limitations of a man who, under a tailored philosophy of a hero, flunks miserably! A hero is someone that humanity idolizes as a god, like Superman to Metropolis, and model themselves to, like humanity to God. Someone who can be esteemed by the masses as an individual of divine morality and strength, an individual that never forfeits their beliefs under any strain.…

A human being is part of a whole called by us the universe, said Albert Einstein, a famous physicist who developed the theory of relativity. In Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's most influential play Faust, there is a clear depiction of the characteristic polarity between the individual and the whole, in other words, between Microcosm and Macrocosm. The play itself, so as the main character, Faust, strongly privilege the macrocosmic perspective. Faust's vision of the Macrocosm is more complex than…

19th Century Romanticism Wordsworth and Goethe both believe that nature is a staple part of life and how people should cherish its creativity. Their Romanticism beliefs are unique towards present day because they advocate for nature and engages readers to further protect nature from potential destruction. During Romanticism, there was a deep appreciation towards nature. Moreover, Romanticism can also be seen as a rejection/appreciation towards nature. The 19th Century Romantics and poems like…

The importance that love plays in one’s life can never be underestimated, especially when it has a way of changing a person’s outlook on life. Author Martin Puchner, wrote “The Norton Anthology” published in 2014 in the W.W. Norton Anthology, where Wofgang Von Goethe’s masterpiece on Faust, a dramatic tragedy where the main character Faust experiences inner struggles which leads him to striking a deal with the devil. Wofgang Von Goethe begins early in the drama by painting the picture of Faust…

Is Hamlet truly mad or is his “antic disposition” simply assumed when advantageous? Numerous scholars argue that is was all a clever act, continued to the end of the revenge tragedy. Despite the fact that he states it is all a plan, "I essentially am not in madness, But mad in craft" (Shakespeare 183), his actions speak differently. Though he would be the last to realize it, he becomes the duplicitous, mad individual he has feigned. Hamlet, though sane in the beginning, becomes mad due…

Childhood has this innocence and free spirit that we soon lose as Wordsworth's sad, “sad music of humanity” eventually the world catches up to us and brings us down but this fond memory that he has of Tintern Abbey keeps him much like a child. Wordsworth demonstrates three different things in his passage Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey the author shows us the importance of nature, memories, and what our childhood did for us. Introducing us to a different view of life William…

comes to the aspects of Realism, they tend to be concerned about exposing the truth about society and all the roles that come into play. With Romanticism, the focus their attention on exposing the truth about themselves with their connection with nature. Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe shows this example. The work A Doll House Henrik Ibsen demonstrates the aspects of Realism where works like Faust by Goethe showcase the traits of Romanticism. Next, Romantics and Realists reacted to the…

“There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action” (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe). Ignorance encompasses humans of today's society. Whether coming in the form of racism or simply not having a clue as to what events are taking place around the world, many seem to not care. Technology, although imperative in our society, generates a great deal of the ignorance in our society. Imagine if humans gained the ability to obtain this technology with just a chip in the brain. A portrait of this…

everything right all the time. It is okay to error in life. Once you error, dust yourself off try again. With practice everything gets better. When writing my final reflection paper, I was able to see myself and bring out my own mistakes. That in itself shows personal growth. Parting words to the class I would like to say that I wish each and every one a wonderful holiday season! Good luck on your future endeavors, and I am happy to have experienced this journey with you all. I developed…