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Nathaniel Hawthorne, David Pears, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Bertrand Russell, Brian McGuinnessYoung Goodman Brown
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1835A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Goodman Brown ends up a broken man who lives the remainder of his life in misery and gloom. Should readers feel bad for Brown? Is he a victim of society? Why or why not?
Dreams are a significant motif in fiction written during American Romanticism. How does Hawthorne use the dream motif to reveal the inner-most fears of his central character? How does his use of dreams compare to other authors writing in Hawthorne’s time?
Some readers may argue that despite Brown’s downfall as a Christian, his revelation in the wilderness leads to growth in his character. Despite Brown’s gloomy awakening, do you think he has grown? Why or why not?
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