The Daily Life And Existence of Faustian Bargains

I found in reading the play Dr. Faustus this month to be a very prevalent example of why these stories are still read today. I believe that amound the many works of each time period, the one with the strongest message or is most relatable to are those that survive. The idea found in Dr. Faustus is that one man is gaining power and pleasure through a deal with the devil. Although we as humans are not conjuring with the devil on a daily basis, many believe that the battle still remains. The want of great power and pleasure is mostly found in today's corporate world, as deals are made that can backstab someone or put them out of a job and cause them to loose their life as they knew it. For the one in control, there is a great personal being it that usually accompanies these decisions. Although many cannot resist such as Faust, some do prevail in making a decision that may not benefit them completely, but is not destroying someone else. This crossroad is also seen in the average lives of ordinary people. They can be as simple as a white lie to cheating at a game. Because of their simplicity, though, many do not find significance in preventing them. Even though these modern Faustian Bargains occur every day, not everyone recognizes them. This is how an author uses their skill to affect the masses. Here, the story of Faustus is what intrigues people to see the dangers found in dealing with the devil. Although who may be reading or watching the play may not be directly dealing with the devil, they still may have personal challenges that relate to it. Since people can relate to it generation after generation, the story is told over and over again to keep society thinking.