Nathaniel Hawthorne was born into a strong puritan faith family. Although his ancestors having a practiced a strong puritan faith, still participated in the salem witch trials condemning hundreds of people to be put on trial. Because of this Hawthorne criticized puritan ethical standards and would focused his stories around human perception of sin and morals. Many of his stories contain strong uses of allegory and symbolism giving a more deep perspective on human nature. Because of this Hawthorne’s literary works leave readers considering human emotions and the unnecessary snare that they may have on someone’s life.
Hawthorne’s works sought to highlight the puritan’s weaknesses and their strengths. One great weakness that Hawthorne saw in the
Hawthorne’s works sought to highlight the puritan’s weaknesses and their strengths. One great weakness that Hawthorne saw in the