Does the author’s historical context alter the message of the story? Do all the stories share a similar theme? structure? resolution? If not, what can be learned by the differences?

Construct an essay examining the differences among the four versions. You should have an arguable thesis relating to some aspect of the Faust legend.

Does the author’s historical context alter the message of the story? Do all the stories share a similar theme? structure? resolution? If not, what can be learned by the differences?