Drama of the two opposing principles

Faust the seeker: the Faustian will, quest,
desire for experience
(for conquering? power? transcendence? spiritual fulfilment?)
 archetype of modern Western civilization (progress)?
German soul (… guilt …Hitler)?

Mephisto: the spirit who negates (nihilism)
representer of chaos, subverter of order and system
satire on academia, government, society

Gretchen’s story:
Romantic love (feelings as basis, not matchmaking)
social criticism of morality of the time

Question of responsibility:
Who is ultimately responsible?

Part II: macrocosm
Faust the politician, creator of new worlds

Examples of Faustian projects today?