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Poe’s plots show much of human nature for what it is; in Prospero’s case we can see that Death cannot be cheated and will come for its debt, and for Minister D and Dupin that wrongs committed against another will result in negative feelings and grudges. Hawthorne, although, presents stories that are leave the reader wondering of the motives of others and the overall goodness and values of society. While Poe is obviously more pessimistic and arguably realistic, Hawthorne is by contrast significantly more blurred on the life and tragedy, giving a, not quite optimistic but, acceptable outlook. Throughout the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne, we are able to see the differences in their styles, while still writing on similar topics. Their narration styles are significantly different, as well as the overall goodness of their main characters. These authors both discuss and write of issues that are present throughout common life, such as theft, anger, revenge, and unknowingness. Both Hawthorne and Poe are famous artists that are very talented, and it interesting on how they perceive the world differently and explain their own views to the audiences of their