References
Liberty University. (n.d). Lecture Notes: Lesson 6: “The Prodigal Son” Retrieved from https://learn.liberty.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-21190582-dt-content-rid-202391668_1/courses/ENGL102_B21_201820/Presentations/Module%202/Lesson%206/res/index.html
Merton, T. (n.d.). No Man Is an Island. Retrieved February 06, 2018, from http://www.notable-quotes.com/m/merton_thomas.html Hawthorne, N. (1835) Young Goodman Brown. In G. Johnson and T.R. Arp (Eds.), Perines Literature: Liberty University English 102 custom e-book. Boston, MA: Cengage. St. Luke. (n.d.) The Prodigal Son. In G. Johnson and T.R. Arp (Eds.), Perines Literature: Liberty University English 102 custom e-book. Boston, MA: Cengage.
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The allure of partaking in the hedonistic lifestyle of Babylon impassions the young son to fulfill his desires and drives defy his father’s authority and Hebrew principled way of life. Reflective of the young son’s errant nature and blatant disrespect for his father and Jewish Law, he demands his father to “divide up the property And give him his portion now” (Apostle Luke, para.4). “And Haughty in his heart”, he journeys far away from the Holy Land, his family, and his cultural heritage (Apostle Luke, para.4). Comparatively, pious Minister Young Goodman Brown’s fallacious fascination with the world beyond the confines of the Puritan society exposes his innate, iniquitous traits. Contradictory to all that is holy, Brown accepts an invitation to attend a meeting with the devil himself. In keeping with his virtuous facade, Brown chooses to conceal the “Truth” about his surreptitious journey away from his wife while fully acknowledging “What a wretch” he is, “to leave her on such an errand!” (Hawthorne, para. 7). Contrary to Brown’s conflicting feelings in the beginning of the story, the young son exhibits little empathy for rebelling against his father and ‘wasting his substance in riotous living (Apostle Luke, …show more content…
Despite hearing that the devil “has been well acquainted with his family…and the Puritan” he is remains secure in the knowledge he and faith are predestined for Heaven (Hawthorne, para. 18). However, after encountering Goody Cloyse “the old woman that taught [me] him catechism” and hearing the voice of Deacon Goodkin, Brown begins questions the sanctity of the Puritan sect (Hawthorne, paras.37, 42). Equally disturbing to Brown is the sight of his beloved wife and religious leaders engaging in the satanic ritual; shattering his adoration and infallible views of Faith, Heaven, and humanity (Hawthorne, paras. 55,60,68,70). “Stripped of his money… his clothes “and destitute by his trusted confidants, the young son also falls victim the shortcomings of mankind (Apostle Luke, para.13). In contrast to Brown’s ability resolve his conflicts with God, himself and society, the young son does so by recognizing and admitting to his own
Liberty University. (n.d). Lecture Notes: Lesson 6: “The Prodigal Son” Retrieved from https://learn.liberty.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-21190582-dt-content-rid-202391668_1/courses/ENGL102_B21_201820/Presentations/Module%202/Lesson%206/res/index.html
Merton, T. (n.d.). No Man Is an Island. Retrieved February 06, 2018, from http://www.notable-quotes.com/m/merton_thomas.html Hawthorne, N. (1835) Young Goodman Brown. In G. Johnson and T.R. Arp (Eds.), Perines Literature: Liberty University English 102 custom e-book. Boston, MA: Cengage. St. Luke. (n.d.) The Prodigal Son. In G. Johnson and T.R. Arp (Eds.), Perines Literature: Liberty University English 102 custom e-book. Boston, MA: Cengage.
There is not a righteous man on …show more content…
The allure of partaking in the hedonistic lifestyle of Babylon impassions the young son to fulfill his desires and drives defy his father’s authority and Hebrew principled way of life. Reflective of the young son’s errant nature and blatant disrespect for his father and Jewish Law, he demands his father to “divide up the property And give him his portion now” (Apostle Luke, para.4). “And Haughty in his heart”, he journeys far away from the Holy Land, his family, and his cultural heritage (Apostle Luke, para.4). Comparatively, pious Minister Young Goodman Brown’s fallacious fascination with the world beyond the confines of the Puritan society exposes his innate, iniquitous traits. Contradictory to all that is holy, Brown accepts an invitation to attend a meeting with the devil himself. In keeping with his virtuous facade, Brown chooses to conceal the “Truth” about his surreptitious journey away from his wife while fully acknowledging “What a wretch” he is, “to leave her on such an errand!” (Hawthorne, para. 7). Contrary to Brown’s conflicting feelings in the beginning of the story, the young son exhibits little empathy for rebelling against his father and ‘wasting his substance in riotous living (Apostle Luke, …show more content…
Despite hearing that the devil “has been well acquainted with his family…and the Puritan” he is remains secure in the knowledge he and faith are predestined for Heaven (Hawthorne, para. 18). However, after encountering Goody Cloyse “the old woman that taught [me] him catechism” and hearing the voice of Deacon Goodkin, Brown begins questions the sanctity of the Puritan sect (Hawthorne, paras.37, 42). Equally disturbing to Brown is the sight of his beloved wife and religious leaders engaging in the satanic ritual; shattering his adoration and infallible views of Faith, Heaven, and humanity (Hawthorne, paras. 55,60,68,70). “Stripped of his money… his clothes “and destitute by his trusted confidants, the young son also falls victim the shortcomings of mankind (Apostle Luke, para.13). In contrast to Brown’s ability resolve his conflicts with God, himself and society, the young son does so by recognizing and admitting to his own