The Sorrows of Young Werther by Goethe (1774)

In a conversation between Werther and Albert, Lotte’s fiancé, the two men discuss love, duty, and rational decision-making. Albert presents his perspective calmly and rationally, emphasizing order, moral responsibility, and societal norms. Werther, driven by passion and emotion, struggles to argue against Albert’s logical stance. Albert embodies the structured, rational communication style typical of German negotiating logic, emphasizing reason over emotion.

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