How is “Young Goodman Brown” a commentary story on faith, ethics, morals, values? Is any of that commentary relevant to us, today?.
What is Young Goodman Brown’s view of society after his adventure in the forest at night? Please write one paragraph.
August 5, 2019Compare Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” and Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path,” discussing the protagonists’ journeys as a focal point.
August 5, 2019How is “Young Goodman Brown” a commentary story on faith, ethics, morals, values? Is any of that commentary relevant to us, today?.
Question Description
(you can pick whatever two you want to answer from the list below)
I attached the story, I just need ONE page document.
Answer TWO questions for your posts on this story:
What “errand” is Goodman Brown involved in? What happens at the meeting in the woods? Who is
there and what does Brown learn about them?
How does the setting and landscape evoke mood? Characterize the tone and feeling of the story.
What is exposed about the community and what beliefs held dear by Brown are brought to light?
What is the significance of the wife’s name? the pink ribbons? Does her name carry any symbolic
relevance to Goodman Brown’s experience? If so, how?
Is it all a dream? If so, does that change the theme?
How is this story symbolic of EVERY human quest? In other words, how does the story represent our
own lone voyage into the “wilderness”?
How is the story a commentary on faith, ethics, morals, values? Is any of that commentary relevant to
us, today?.
