... things are always as they appear to be. Goodman's journey continues undisturbed until he meets his old catechism teacher, Goody Cloyse. She already has acquaintance with the devil, and she asks the devil for help so that she may get to the meeting. The devil drops his serpent-like staff before her astonishing Goodman Brown. Goodman Brown is excited to tell ... , "Faith! Faith! Look up to Heaven, and resist the Wicked One!," but he could not save himself from the devil's wrath (172). Goodman Brown awoke in the forest wondering what happened the previous night while on his journey. He awok...

• Word Count: 1650
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... the altar of fire in front of the devil to receive his communion, and in a last attempt to redeem himself, he looked toward Heaven to avoid him. By morning, he awoke without being certain if he actually been with the devil or if it was a dream. Without certainty, how did Goodman Brown proceed? Did he confront people in a truthful manner? No ... his life be ruled by his frailty. He felt guilty, suspicious, untrusting, and these frailties made him a miserable man. Assume that instead of being suspicious, guilty, and untrusting when he awoke, he was open, forthright, and truthful about his...

• Word Count: 2988
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School