Faust: Faust's Study (2): Difference between revisions

In this scene the dialogue is mostly between Mephisto and Faust. Mephisto returns to see Faust in his study. This is when Faust begins to tell how nothing in the world can make him happy.  Mephisto then makes a deal with him that he will serve him and help him find happiness. This deal consists of Mephisto being Faust's servant while here on Earth, "but if [they] meet each other there (Hell), why you must do the same for me"(554). In return though, if Faust is found to be completely satisfied, then Faust will die and Mephisto gets his soul.  Faust agrees to this, but Mephisto says that he wants something in writing as proof of the deal. Faust seems a little skeptical of the idea, but agrees to it anyway.