The fountain of youth stands for endless life, or heaven, which is the message Hawthorne wanted to convey to his readers. He was born in Salem, Massachusetts, on July 4, 1804; an American short story and romance novelist who dabbled in a variety of genres and techniques. The capacity to live forever and never age is available to those who take a sip from the fountain of youth.The vase containing water from the Fountain of Youth is the focal point of the narrative. The water, which momentarily restores youth to those who drink it, is a representation of how fragile and ephemeral youth is.