Nathaniel Hawthorne: Symbolism that relates to the theme in “Young Goodman Brown” In the story “Young Goodman Brown” the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbolism to give the story much more meaning. Through interpreting the underlying meaning of various examples of symbolism implemented by the author, the reader will be able to identify the theme and the story as a whole. Not only will the reader be able to identify and understand the theme, but they will also follow along with the story more closely and also will be allowed to refer back to significant incidents of symbolism throughout.
Nathaniel Hawthorne brings with him a unique argument in his story, he is constantly bringing up to question, Morality, Temptation, Fear, and Loss of innocence throughout. The author makes his argument clear with the use of symbolism and is able to allow the reader to understand the underlying themes with it. Hawthorne incorporates his said symbolism when there is a need to address an object or location. The author’s symbolism is not limited to just object and locations, but symbols could also be found within a character …show more content…
Hawthorne deeply imbeds his meanings between all symbolism imposed on a character, item, or place leaving the reader to figure out what said symbolism means. Hawthorne’s very way of giving out details through symbolism is what makes his reading “Young Goodman Brown” extremely detailed and very relatable to the themes set forth. Hawthorne enables the reader to interpret the reading in accordance to symbolism put in place, but also steers the reader with the symbolisms meanings. Much is left in detail and almost all of Hawthorne’s descriptions have meaning. Also, the author’s ability implant a double meaning by the clever use of naming is a point that is very evident in this reading. Hawthorne doesn’t leave much to be desired in his text and is set up for his
Nathaniel Hawthorne brings with him a unique argument in his story, he is constantly bringing up to question, Morality, Temptation, Fear, and Loss of innocence throughout. The author makes his argument clear with the use of symbolism and is able to allow the reader to understand the underlying themes with it. Hawthorne incorporates his said symbolism when there is a need to address an object or location. The author’s symbolism is not limited to just object and locations, but symbols could also be found within a character …show more content…
Hawthorne deeply imbeds his meanings between all symbolism imposed on a character, item, or place leaving the reader to figure out what said symbolism means. Hawthorne’s very way of giving out details through symbolism is what makes his reading “Young Goodman Brown” extremely detailed and very relatable to the themes set forth. Hawthorne enables the reader to interpret the reading in accordance to symbolism put in place, but also steers the reader with the symbolisms meanings. Much is left in detail and almost all of Hawthorne’s descriptions have meaning. Also, the author’s ability implant a double meaning by the clever use of naming is a point that is very evident in this reading. Hawthorne doesn’t leave much to be desired in his text and is set up for his