The Analogousness of Hawthorne's "The Birthmark" and "Young Goodman Brown"

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English

 

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Derek B

 

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September 8, 2015

 

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Two of his more notable pieces are "The Birthmark" and "Young Goodman Brown." While the characters and plot differ greatly, the symbolism behind each is quite analogous. Some parallels can be explained by the context in which each story is written, as the influences in Hawthorne's life are quite evidently reflected in his prose...
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Born in Salem, Massachusetts in 1804, Hawthorne is greatly influenced by the Puritan community of his past. Most of his writings question or challenge the Puritan belief system which involves seeking purity and perfection down to the smallest detail, and fighting against indwelling sin. Not only does Hawthorne have convictions against these beliefs, he also feels guilt for the actions of his relatives who persecuted supposed "witches" during the Salem Witch Trials...
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