Young Goodman Brown is a story in which the proper morals the Puritans give way to sexual fantasy. In the beginning Brown leaves civilization to partake on a journey into evil. Journeying into a forest, which represents the unknown and the evil according to Puritan beliefs. Leaving behind his wife, Faith, the epitome of innocence, which is not what Brown’s true soul desires. As he leaves his wife, her begging him not to go …showed first 75 words of 1080 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1080 total…temptations. It seems as if this venture is Brown’s way of testing his “Faith.” And the story tells of his path downwards, with the loss of fidelity, and “faith” of both meanings. The form in which the devil appeared in is symbolic of how Goodman Brown really is or will become. Meaning that he is to be as evil as the devil itself or what his society and Puritanism fear and hate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**