The Old Manse

The loss of Goodman Brown’s marriage to his wife, the aptly named Faith caused him to lose two things at once..Goodman Brown and his wife Faith have been married for three months and this shows that Goodman Brown lacks a deep attachment to Faith. This resembles the willingness to stray from his wife to embark on his evening journey. Although Goodman Brown knows what lies ahead of him on his journey into the woods ,is not good he see’s this momentary dabbling in the dark side as a one time…

1. The wife of Young Goodman Brown is named “Faith” for a reason. It gives the reader a clue that Faith was named to represent the faith of Young Goodman Brown; such as the faith in this own life or the faith in god. For example when it states “Come, Goodman Brown, cried his fellow-traveler; this is a dull pace for the beginning of the journey. Take my staff, if you are soon weary” and “We are but a little way in the forest yet.” This quotes shows that the devil tested the faith of Young Goodman…

There is a famous proverb that says, “the devil finds work for idle minds”. What this proverb is saying is that, when kids are idle or when they have nothing to do, the devil is going to find something for them to do. Over the years there have been arguments that have negated the link between unemployment and crime. There is indeed such a link between the two as according to Hibbert (2014), 60% of murders committed in Jamaica during the time period 2013-2016 were done by persons between the ages…

A breeze fluttered Perceval’s hair as he gazed in desolation at the closed drawbridge on the other side of the moat. What was he to do now? He needed that Grail to heal not only the Fisher King, but also his ill mother. Perceval pulled on the reins of his horse and brought it about-face towards the ominous forest behind him. He saw no point in raving like a madman at the deserted castle, and so, the only option Perceval saw left was to venture into the woods to look for someone who could tell…

The article, “Carnivalesque Freedom in Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown” compared events in the story of “Young Goodman Brown” to the concept of carnivals and mockery. Not specifically stated in the article, Carnivalesque is not only suggestive to a carnival, but it also represents mocking of authority and traditional social hierarchy. The author of the article, Selina Jamil, gives multiple reasons as to why she believes that Nathaniel Hawthorne’s piece has strong use of carnivalesque. She uses…

The piece of literature chosen for this close reading is Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Nathaniel Hawthorne was born July 4th in the town of Salem, Massachusetts, the location chosen for the setting of Young Goodman Brown. Hawthorne is known for is his works that contain haunting details that focus on the depravity of man, yet are skilfully crafted. The use of detail and many times allegory in Hawthorne’s stories makes him one of the most studied writers. This is to be expected as…

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story “The Birthmark” introduces a “man of science,” Aylmer, who leaves behind his scientific inquiries to marry the beautiful Georgiana (1021). Eventually, Aylmer becomes disturbed by the presence of a hand-shaped birthmark on his wife’s right cheek that previously did not bother him. As time goes on, the birthmark occupies Aylmer’s thoughts increasingly and begins to damage Georgiana’s beauty in his eyes. Georgiana’s birthmark transforms from a mark that Aylmer…

that he sees everyone he knows and those he loves, on the dark side. At this moment in the story the reader can see Goodman Brown almost giving in.”But he had no power to retreat one step, nor to resist, even in thought, when the minister and good old Duncan Gookin seized his arms and led him to the blazing rock,” p. 178. Hawthorne then adds suspense by causing Goodman Brown to get away the last minute. “Hardly had he spoken when he found himself amid calm night and solitude, listening to a roar…

Brown again decides that he will no longer to continue on his errand and rationalizes that just because his teacher was not going to heaven, why should he "quit my dear Faith, and go after her". At this, the Devil tosses Goodman Brown his staff (which will lead him out of his Eden) and leaves him. Goodman Brown begins to think to himself about his situation and his pride in himself begins to build. He "applauds himself greatly, and thinking with how clear a conscience he should meet his…

Belong” Jon sings the lyrics: Until I die I’ll sing these songs on the shores of Babylon. The term Babylon is an allegory, he is substituting the term this place or his life. Nevertheless, He is comparing the lives of the exiled Jews in Babylon, from the Old Testament of the Bible to himself, a Christian.The Jews were not in a place of belonging,…