A common theme during the story is nature. One of the boys refers to nature twice, in two very different situations. The first time is almost animalistic. He stat

Symbolism can be portrayed through the use of conventional allegorical elements. The title of each of the stories is representing the types of characters included. Young Goodman Brown is a naïve and immature man. The boys of Greasy Lake are considered to be “greasers.” Brown’s wife’s name is Faith, which is ironic because it is something that he does not have. Also his father’s name is Old Adam, which suggests that he is wise and sensible.

es, “This is nature” when they are in the woods drinking beer and howling at the moon. The second time is more spiritual as is the earth, God’s creation and the sweet smell of the flowers.

As the story progresses there is an overwhelming feeling of masculinity and coming of age. The boys are going up to Greasy Lake with a bottle of gin because, in their minds, there was nothing else to do to occupy their time. We are told that the Indians call Greasy Lake “Wakan” because of how clear the water is. Later on in the story, when one of the

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