1. Young Goodman Brown
Allegorical Symbolism in "Young Goodman Brown" An allegory is a narrative in which tangible items or characters symbolize abstract concepts and hold a greater significance than what appears on the surface (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language 2000). ... This paper will examine some of the symbols found within this narrative and decipher their possible meanings. ... Brown's wife, Faith, is also a key emblem in this narrative. ... Hence, the forest in this narrative is more than just a wooded area as it symbolizes something a lot more complex. ... Accordingly, the f...
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