Young Goodman Brown Nathaniel Hawthorne, in his short story, Young Goodman Brown, generates a relationship in direct contrast with that of a true romance among the roles of Faith and Young Goodman Brown. Whereas, a true romance is the ideal romance, exhibiting virtuous aspects such as trust, as well as a burning passion and an undying love for one another. The relationship which Young Goodman creates between himself and Faith is one that is unresponsive , and is based on distrust and a willingness on his part to abandon her. Consequently, as far as passion and desire are concerned, someone quickly call Dr.