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The similarities existed in these two journeys are both were protagonist. They left their family and wandered
The difference existed among them is the affection for their better half.Here Goodman Brown was loving and caring for his wife.Where he accepted the faith and beliefs of his wife on spirits.But Rip Van Winkle had a fear and hatred to see his wife ,as she is criticising him for being without responsibility on the family.
Goodman after seeing the evil spirits and their rituals ,starts thinking and cares for his wife and has lead his life to care for his wife during his stay innthe forest whereas Rip Van after having a 20 year sleep when awoke was recognizable by her daughter and taken home.He was relaxed of not hearing the harmful words of his wife and lead his life with poor responsibility on family and on the society.
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