Hawthorne

A 5 page paper analyzing a number of symbols used in this profound story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It notes that in this attempt to discover the true nature of evil in man, Hawthorne's symbolism bypasses the conscious, logical mind to tap into its more dream-like processes below. Bibliography lists seven sources.

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An 8 page argumentative paper arguing that Hawthorne is revealing more than spiritual struggle in his story 'Young Goodman Brown.' Bibliography

This 6 page research paper explores how the life of Nathaniel Hawthorne is reflected in his classic short story, 'Young Goodman Brown,' drawing a comparison between his life and works. Also considered are the relationship of the short story to its time, and to other works of its type and time. Bibliography lists 6 sources

Nathaniel Hawthorne Nathaniel Hawthorne, a man who personified a literary battle between good and evil, had an ambiguous and unique writing style that was greatly advanced for his time. Although literary works such as, The Scarlet Letter, Young Goodman Brown, and The House of Seven Gabels, have apparent themes showing Nathaniel Hawthorne's obsession with ancestral secret, guilt, and sin, perhaps the greatest ambiguities of Hawthorne literary career are the factors that fueled his writing style. Numerous readers and critics have developed theories on the events that compelled Hawthorne's writing style ranging from ancestral guilt to family abuse and sibling incest; however a definite conclusion on why his writing style shows an extreme preoccupation with secrets, guilt, and sin has not been established. Hawthorne spoke of telling secrets in his works, but "keeping the in most me behind it's veil". Close friend and respected author of the time Herman Melville believed that there was a dark secret in Hawthorne's life that, if known, would explain the mysteries of his literary career.