Vivid Imagery Within "Young Goodman Brown"

Nathaniel Hawthorne's skillful portrayal of the 17th century New England countryside in "Young Goodman Brown" is the perfect backdrop for this devilish tale. Hawthorne is able to create a seamless environment in which the characters move about freely and purposely, while maintaining the historical integrity of the time period. The setting is able to come alive and become it's own unique character and play an important part in the story. Hawthorne masterfully uses adjectives such …

…reader feels apart of the tale. From the climactic meeting spot to the sprinkling of dew on Young Goodman Browns cheek, Hawthorne does not miss a stride in weaving a seamless environment for the characters to interact within. Without such vivid scenery the story would lose so much meaning and feeling and would not engulf the readers the way it does now. Nathaniel Hawthorne's words should be a pinnacle to which all other writers ascend.