1. “Young Goodman Brown” is an allegory (symbolic narrative). What do the following represent?
Young Goodman Brown – transition from good to evil as a result of experience in the woods and the loss of faith
Faith – faith in God and others
The Elderly Traveller/Fellow-Traveller – the devil and evil
Goody Cloyse – corruption; a seemingly virtuous person who is actually in league with the devil
The Ceremony – sinful nature of people
The Pink Ribbon – the loss of faith and visual proof of a world filled with sin
Young Goodman Brown’s Journey – seeing the world as it truly is and the transition from innocence to experience of good and evil
2. Identify the following for “Young Goodman Brown”:
Theme Message of Theme Element Used to Establish
Theme: Sin/ evil
Message: The world is influenced and controlled by sin; everyone is tempted by sin and will eventually give into it.
Element: Characterization
In addition, provide three direct quotes from the story that address your theme.
“What if a wretched old woman do choose to go to the devil when I thought she was going to heaven:”
“There is no good on earth; and sin is but a name. Come, devil; for to thee is this world given.”
“Evil is the nature of mankind. Evil must be your only happiness.”
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