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Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Young Goodman Brown' / Reflections of Hawthorne
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This 6 page research paper explores how the life of Nathaniel Hawthorne is reflected in his classic short story, 'Young Goodman Brown,' drawing a comparison between his life and works. Also considered are the relationship of the short story to its time, and to other works of its type and time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Young Goodman Brown' / Symbolism
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A 5 page paper analyzing a number of symbols used in this profound story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It notes that in this attempt to discover the true nature of evil in man, Hawthorne's symbolism bypasses the conscious, logical mind to tap into its more dream-like processes below. Bibliography lists seven sources.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Young Goodman Brown' / The Forest
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A 3 page essay analyzing the relevance of the forest motif to the plot of the story. It concludes that the forest symbolizes the unconscious, and because Goodman Brown was too self-righteous to to accept with tolerance and grace the visions he would receive there, he was changed for the worse. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Ybrown.rtf

Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Young Goodman Brown' vs. 'The Monster'
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A 7 page essay examining the issue of transformation in Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Young Goodman Brown' and Stephen Crane's 'The Monster.'
Filename: Brmon.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Young Goodman Brown'/ An Unsympathetic Portrayal
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A 5 page analysis of this short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, in terms of whether or not Hawthorne seems to have sympathized with his character. The paper presents several explanations for Brown's strange change of heart in the story, but concludes that however one views his transformation, Hawthorne did not sympathize with him at all. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Goodport.doc

Nathaniel Hawthorne's / Technique & Style
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An 8 page paper on Nathaniel Hawthorne, his life & works, etc; The writer analyzes Hawthorne's technique, use of symbolism, and sources. Numerous works of Hawthorne are used as illustrative examples to support the writer's points.
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Nightmare States In 'The Yellow Wallpaper' & 'Young Goodman Brown'
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A 5 page paper showing how hallucinogenic imagery in these two stories, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Nathaniel Hawthorne respectively, gives the reader access to a deeper well of insight than could be provided through the protagonist's rational narration. The paper analyzes the nightmare quality of both stories, and shows how the imagery cuts through the thin wall between illusion and reality. Three sources including stories.
Filename: Yellbrow.rtf

Reaction to 'Young Goodman Brown'
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This five-page-paper explores the underlying theme of good Vs evil in the Young Goodman Brown essay by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The choices Goodman Brown makes are analysis and discussed. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: CWyngbrn.rtf

Sin and Guilt in Hawthorne's 'House of the Seven Gables' and 'Scarlet Letter'
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An eight page paper dealing with Nathaniel Hawthorne's treatment of sin in these two novels. The paper asserts that in both novels, the protagonists confront situations in which society's expectations butt up against the moral instincts of the individual; and in both novels the individual's purity of heart wins out. Bibliography lists five sources.
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The Bonds of Home in Conroy, Hawthorne and Miller
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An 8 page paper on the significance of 'home' -- in both its beneficent and constraining aspects -- in Arthur Miller's Death of A Salesman; Pat Conroy's Prince of Tides; and Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. The paper notes that although home may have been where the hurt occurred, it is where healing must begin as well. No sources except books themselves.
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