YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN

Young Goodman Brown

Young Goodman Brown

Thesis statement

“Young Goodman Brown,' Nathaniel Hawthorne uses light and dark imagery as a symbolic backdrop to his tale of a young man's discovery of evil in the world."

Introduction

Newlywed Goodman Brown sets forth at sunset for the nearby forest, where he apparently has an appointment. Leaving Salem village, he promises his wife, Faith, that he will return after this single night. Confused by Brown's odd behavior and mysterious errand, Faith fails to convince him to remain at home, or at least to delay his journey until the following morning. Criticizing her for doubting his purposes, ...