Faust: Faust's Study (1)

Summary

Faust is in his study translating the Gospel of John into German. The black poodle that Faust brought home begins to act wild and Faust tries to stop its madness. Spirits outside of Faust's door begin to speak about how something is inside that needs help. Faust then uses a spell to defend himself. After this the black poodle transforms into a monster. Faust tries to use magic spells and a crusifix to drive the evil spirit away. Then the poodle turns into Mephisto, the devil. Mephisto and Faust chat for a moment before Mephisto must take his leave. Faust asks Mephisto who he really is, but Mephisto cleverly avoids the answer to the question. Mephisto is trapped by a pentagram and Faust will not remove it to let him go. Mephisto then tricks Faust into falling asleep by summoning spirts that sing him to sleep and Mephisto escapes.

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