... own faith. Else, why would he want to challenge it? Upon entering the forest, Brown whispered to himself that the forest was so filled with darkness, he wouldn't be surprised if the devil himself matriculated beside him. When the devil does appear, Goodman Brown seems almost to have been expecting ... (Hawthorne 261). This passage shows literally and figuratively, Brown left his unquestionable "Faith" in God behind when he entered the forest of darkness. Brown also says to the devil that he "kept covenant" (261) by showing up. Perhaps he made a subconscious pact to meet with the devil, ...

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... to fly along the forest path rather than to walk or run. The road grew wilder and drearier and more faintly traced and vanished at length, leaving him in the heart of the dark wilderness, still rushing onward with the instinct that guides mortals to evil" (Hawthorne 1212). Goodman Brown has consciously turned into a product ... all gathered in "a grave and dark-clad company" (Hawthorne 1212). The only person he does not see is Faith, and "as hope came into his heart, he trembled" (Hawthorne 1213). This was his last vestige of hope. Faith appears, and both she and Brown are brought forth...

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... darkness of the forest on his heroic journey not knowing what lies ahead. Darkness, in this case, doesn't only mean nighttime. Darkness refers to the mysteries of what lies in the shadows, the truth about the people of Salem village, and the fear inside of Goodman Brown. Another important aspect of ... the hero's quest in "Young Goodman Brown" is that what the hero seeks is usually no more than a symbol of ... journey into the woods, Brown never knew that such sin and disbelief existed and definitely not in him. (Washington 1) The heroic nature of "Young Goodman Brown" has historical b...

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... and follow her to Heaven"(164). Brown's wife Faith symbolizes his real faith in God and his journey into the darkness of the Salem woods is a symbol of evil and question of faith. Goodman Brown is about to begin his struggle between the evil temptations of the devil, and the church abiding life he knows as reality. He will challenge his faith in himself and ... an Indian village on fire. This is the first instance when Goodman hears of such a thing. Goodman shrugs off the comment but in his heart and in his mind he begins to wonder. He says, "I marvel they never spoke of these matters. ...

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