... man decides to try and literally face it head on. His immaturity and selfish pride won't allow quiet acquiescence. Brown's intentional meeting with evil says he lacked confidence in his own faith. Else, why would he want to challenge it? Upon entering the forest, Brown whispered to ... refuses. This symbolizes his pride and believed moral superiority. He thinks he is better than everyone else in that he alone can conquer any evil, because he alone is without sin. Goodman Brown's unwillingness to face that there is a darkness in all is childish and lacking reason. ... prayerful aspirat...

• Word Count: 1393
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School