The Danger Of Faith By Nathanial Hawthorne - 861 Words

The Danger of Faith Many remember â€Å"Young Goodman Brown† as the classic tale of a young idealistic Puritan and his brush with the devil. This classic allegory by Nathanial Hawthorne, led him to be â€Å"considered the founder of the modern short story.† (Kellan) This story explores the relationship between faith, destiny and the evilness of mankind. It also exposes the hypocrisy of those who are considered the most righteous, and what can happen when a person’s ideals are shattered. There is a lot of symbolism found in this short story. The symbolism between his wife â€Å"Faith† and his spiritual faith is very obvious and it does not take a great leap of imagination to connect the two. Brown has only been married for three months which could signify that he has only recently thought of his place in heaven as secure. (Connolly) Brown also believes that faith is his way to heaven; this is shown when he bargains with himself that once he finishes this o ne evil errand he will â€Å"follow her to heaven.† The relationship between Brown and the forest is one of a curious Human exploring the world of sin. His errand is never specified in the text, but he essentially goes looking for the devil. He even states that â€Å"Faith kept me back a while.† This shows some reluctance, but faith is still not enough to keep him from his task. Often in fiction the forest is regarded as a dark evil place full of terror and mystery. It makes sense that Brown would go to such a place for his mysterious walkShow MoreRelatedThe Sin Within Us All. Sin Is Everywhere Yet Nowhere At1400 Words   |  6 Pages Sin is everywhere yet nowhere at the same exact time. Sin is inevitable yet many people believe they can combat it through their faith. Without faith, sin would consume anyone in its path. Even people of strong religious beliefs will continue to sin throughout their life. As stated in Romans 3:23, â€Å"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.† Nathanial Hawthorne’s two literary pieces Young Goodman Brown and The Minister s Black Veil highlight the struggle of human inclinationRead MoreSin. Sin Is Everywhere Yet Nowhere At The Same Exact Time.1779 Words   |  8 Pages Sin is everywhere yet nowhere at the same exact time. Sin is inevitable yet many people believe they can combat it through their faith. Without faith, sin would consume anyone in its path. Even people of strong religious beliefs will continue to sin throughout their life. As stated in Romans 3:23, â€Å"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.† Nathanial Hawthorne’s two literary pieces Young Goodman Brown and The Minister s Black Veil highlight the struggle of human inclinationRead MorePuritanism in the Scarlet Letter6423 Words   |  26 Pagesthesis also presents Hawthorne’s attitude towards Puritanism. On one hand, he appreciates the Puritan thought and value; on the other hand, he condemns the negative impact of Puritan society on people’s spirit. Key Words: Puritanism, Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter, Bostonï ¼Å'Hester Chapter1 â…  .Introduction A. Puritans Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter was written in 18th century. The setting of The Scarlet Letter is in the 17th century in Boston, America. Before proceedingRead MorePuritanism in the Scarlet Letter6430 Words   |  26 Pagesthesis also presents Hawthorne’s attitude towards Puritanism. On one hand, he appreciates the Puritan thought and value; on the other hand, he condemns the negative impact of Puritan society on people’s spirit. Key Words: Puritanism, Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter, Bostonï ¼Å'Hester Chapter1 â…  .Introduction A. Puritans Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter was written in 18th century. The setting of The Scarlet Letter is in the 17th century in Boston, America. Before proceeding to