When comparing the two main characters Montresor and Goodman brown the reader will note the similarities and differences of the two characters. For example both characters are anti-heros. Montresor’s biggest flaw is his pride, while Goodman Brown’s biggest flaw is his curiosity. Montresor and Goodman brown are both anti-heros, which means a central character that is flawed, and therefore he or she makes the story more interesting. They both like to judge other characters. When reading these stories the reader is unsure if either story is telling the truth. For instance in “Young Goodman Brown” the events that unfolded seem to be just a dream and nothing more. While in “The Cask of Amontillado” Montresor show several signs of insanity making