1. Symbolism in Young Goodman Brown
It is the epitome of Hawthorne's mental struggle with good and evil. ... The story itself represents a journey that every man must face, the journey through life and the temptation of evil. ... Goodman Brown's wife, Faith, represents his faith in God or a higher power. ... Snakes can be associated with evil and sneakiness. ... She represented a betrayal in Goodman's beliefs. ...
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- Grade Level: High School