Young Goodman Brown 4

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown", a story of innoncence betrayed, leaves the reader wondering if Brown made any kind of jounrney at all. Was Brown tired when he left his home and Faith, so much so that maybe he fell asleep in the forest at the begining of his journey? Hawthorne's use of allegory and symbolism abound in this tale of a young man's shattered "faith". THe most sacred role models Brown had ever had …

…prevail over goodness. Was this just a subconscious excuse for Young Brown to be preyed upon by his own sinful nature? The depths of Young Goodman Brown's faith and goodness were shattered from one evening of embracing evil. The end result was an ill-tempted man who grew old never trusting his fellow man again, being at odds with all he chanced to meet. Never again could he look upon his "Faith" in the same light.