How does Young Goodman Brown truly come to know something about human nature and to know himself in the process? Does he end up supposing that he “knows” more about life or the human condition than he really does?
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August 5, 2019How does Young Goodman Brown truly come to know something about human nature and to know himself in the process? Does he end up supposing that he “knows” more about life or the human condition than he really does?
Question Description
Directions: Select a topic and write a well-organized essay that responds to one of the questions, giving examples that support your claim.
Essay Topics (Choose One)
Essay 2: Cross Cultural Critical Analysis
- Think about self-knowledge as a theme in “Young Goodman Brown.” How does Young Goodman Brown truly come to know something about human nature and to know himself in the process? Does he end up supposing that he “knows” more about life or the human condition than he really does?
- The unconscious, the world of dreams and the drift into sleep, informs Poe’s works, including “The Raven.” The largest and most vexing questions: how should you take or read Poe “seriously”—and what do you say about the notions of seriousness in imaginative literature?
My expectations for this paper are fundamental:
• A paper topic that follows the instructions above.
• A thesis statement or central claim that organizes the argument.
• A clear, logical organization.
• The use of textual evidence to support your thesis and main points.
• Coherent, logical explanation of textual evidence that supports the thesis and main points.
• Clear and correct prose.
• Accurate documentation of sources.
• Please use the MLA Citation Guide to format your essay and citations.
(450-650 words)
