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• What is an allegory? Evaluate “Young Goodman Brown” as an allegory.What is an allegory? Evaluate “Young Goodman Brown” as an allegory. [NU: 2020] Or, What allegorical elements do you find in “Young Goodman Brown?” [NU: 2018] An allegory is a story where people, places, and[Expand...]
• Character Young Goodman BrownSketch the character Young Goodman Brown.  Young Goodman Brown is the main character in Nathaniel Hawthorne's (1804-1864) story, "Young Goodman Brown" (1835). He is a young man from Salem Village and is newly married to[Expand...]
• Depict the Dark side of Salem VillageDepict the dark side of Salem village. [NU: 2018, 21] ★★★ Nathaniel Hawthorne’s (1804-1864) “Young Goodman Brown” (1835) shows the bright face of Salem village outside, but its dark heart inside. People look holy and[Expand...]
• Where Does Young Goodman Brown go Wrong? Where does Young Goodman Brown go wrong? [NU: 2019] Nathaniel Hawthorne’s (1804-1864) “Young Goodman Brown” (1835) is a symbolic tale of faith and sin. Goodman Brown is a Puritan of Salem village. He loses his[Expand...]
• Comment on the use of symbols in the story “Young Goodman Brown.”Comment on the use of symbols in the story “Young Goodman Brown.” [NU: 2017, 19, 21] ★★★ Nathaniel Hawthorne’s (1804-1864) “Young Goodman Brown” (1835) is a masterpiece of symbolism. Hawthorne was a Dark Romantic writer.[Expand...]
• 'The Staff’ and ‘Goody Cloyse’ Symbolize in “Young Goodman BrownWhat do ‘the Staff’ and ‘Goody Cloyse’ symbolize in “Young Goodman Brown?”  "Young Goodman Brown" (1835) by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) is set in Salem, a place with a dark history. The tale explores the conflict[Expand...]
• What Does the Forest Represent in the Story "Young Goodman Brown"?What does the forest represent in the story "Young Goodman Brown"? Why must the protagonist make his journey into the forest?  -Explain briefly.   In the story "Young Goodman Brown" (1835) by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864), the[Expand...]
• What Does the Pink Ribbon Signify?What does the pink ribbon signify?  In the story "Young Goodman Brown" (1835) by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864), the pink ribbon has a deep meaning. The ribbon belongs to Goodman Brown's wife, Faith. It appears several[Expand...]
• How is Young Goodman Brown’s Wife an Allegorical FigureHow is Young Goodman Brown’s wife an allegorical figure in terms of her name? How does she try to stop his husband from taking the journey on that journey?   Goodman Brown's wife, Faith, is an[Expand...]
• What do “the Pink Ribbons,” “the Staff,” and “the Forest” signify?What do “the Pink Ribbons,” “the Staff,” and “the Forest” signify? [NU: 2017, 18, 19] ★★★ Nathaniel Hawthorne’s (1804-1864) “Young Goodman Brown” (1835) is full of symbols. Each symbol has a deep meaning. They are[Expand...]
• Does the character Faith really bear faith? Discuss.Does the character Faith really bear faith? Discuss. [NU: 2015, 20, 22] ★★★ Nathaniel Hawthorne’s (1804-1864) “Young Goodman Brown” (1835) is a symbolic story. The name “Faith” carries double meaning. She is Goodman Brown’s wife.[Expand...]
• What is the symbolic importance of the character Goody Cloyse in “Young Goodman Brown?”What is the symbolic importance of the character Goody Cloyse in “Young Goodman Brown?” [NU: 2015, 21] ★★★ Nathaniel Hawthorne’s (1804-1864) “Young Goodman Brown” (1835) is full of symbols. One of the strongest is Goody[Expand...]
• How was Young Goodman Brown taken into the world of evil? How was Young Goodman Brown taken into the world of evil? Or, How is Young Goodman Brown tempted to sin by curiosity? [NU: 2016] Or, Why must Young Goodman Brown make his journey into the[Expand...]
• The inherent tendency to evil of human nature has been depicted in the story “Young Goodman Brown” — discuss.The inherent tendency to evil of human nature has been depicted in the story “Young Goodman Brown” — discuss. [NU: 2015, 22] ★★★ Or, “Evil is the nature of mankind” — Discuss. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s (1804-1864)[Expand...]