| 
Essay Archive - Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown": A True Romance VS. Young Goodman Brown
Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown": A True Romance VS. Young Goodman Brown
 	Nathaniel Hawthorne, in his short story, "Young Goodman Brown",
generates a relationship in direct contrast with that of a true romance
among the roles of Faith and Young Goodman Brown.  Whereas, a true romance
is the ideal romance, exhibiting  virtuous aspects such as trust, as well
as a burning passion and an undying love for one another.  The relationship
which Young Goodman creates between himself and Faith is one that is
unresponsive , and is based on distrust and a willingness on his part to
a....
  |