The reading guide unlocks Johann Wolfgang Goethe's "Götz von Berlichingen." Around a central interpretation, it groups 10 important approaches to understanding:

* Initial information about the work
* Summary of the content
* Characters (constellations)
* Structure of the work (structural outline)
* Commentary on the text
* Interpretation
* Author and context
* Reception
* Checklist for comprehension control
* Reading tips with film recommendations
* Space for notes

As a historical drama, "Götz" reflects the fragmentation of the German Empire at the beginning of the modern era and intertwines the private and public fate of the protagonist. The impact of Goethe's play was based on the radical suspension of the classical unity of place, time, and action, which first appeared during the Sturm und Drang movement—constantly shifting locations in "Götz von Berlichingen" across more than fifty individual scenes. Also notable is the characterization of representatives from various social classes and institutions through distinct linguistic expressions.