Goodman Brown was a spiritual and friendly man until a “dream” showed him the ways of evil in the town of Salem. He now resides in his home, scared of the outside world he has been shown. In many ways, this can connect to today's modern world. Whether it's Americans living in fear of terrorism, or a city that may be full of evil psychotics, we can agree that fear is a dark topic to deal with. Hawthorne tells a scary and terrifying story that shows that the outside world is not just gingerbread houses and football. “Fear doesn't turn you off; wakes you up” (Veronica Roth). Goodman Brown's life changed forever the moment he left the house that night. His Faith desperately tried to bring him back to the safe atonement of his home, but Goodman Brown refused. His faith couldn't stop him from going out into the real world, because the world was waiting for him. He knew he had to go on this journey, whether or not he knew what was going to happen or not. What he achieved was a wake-up call for the real world. The world lives in fear. Hawthorne's Tale tells the story of a man who is only now opening his eyes for the first time, just like the world