Some adaptions of Faust deal with this theme exactly (ex. Kamelot's Epica and The Black Halo, or the film The Devil's Advocate). In these adaptions, Mephistophe

Some adaptions of Faust deal with this theme exactly (ex. Kamelot's Epica and The Black Halo, or the film The Devil's Advocate). In these adaptions, Mephistopheles makes a deal with Faust for earthly bliss or power in exchange for Faust's soul upon death. Faust willingly accepts, then chooses to further pursue this power or bliss at some personal expense, a decision he later regrets, but blames Mephistopheles for. Mephistopheles then generously offers a genuine way to alleviate his loss, which Faust distrusts and declines, and he continues to suffer while blaming Mephistopheles for the consequences of his own free choices. Eventually, after much internal conflict, Faust accepts he alone is to blame for his loss and suffering, and at that moment he is given a second chance to choose differently.