A strange thing about him is also his staff, which resembles a snake and seems to move like one too – although Goodman Brown thinks this must be an illusion. The old man seems similar in appearance and lifestyle to Goodman Brown. When Goodman Brown approaches the old man, the old man chastises him for being late. The old man is wearing formal attire, and sitting at the base of a tree. Suddenly, the figure of an old man appears.
The road that Goodman Brown travels is through a thick, dark forest, and he feels a little wary of it, saying to himself “what if the devil himself should be at my very elbow?” He comforts himself with the knowledge that after this job is done, he will not have to leave his wife again and he will be good for the rest of his life. He tells her that as long as she says her prayers, no harm shall come to her.Īs he heads out on his journey, Goodman Brown feels remorse for leaving his wife, especially considering the job he has left to do. Faith wants Goodman Brown to delay his journey until the next day, but Goodman Brown says he can’t delay the journey, and that both of them will be fine. Deacon GookinĪ respected, pious member of the community but seemingly also a "wizard" and an evil man.Īt sunset Young Goodman Brown leaves his house in Salem Village, after kissing his wife Faith goodbye. Goody CloyseĪ respected, pious member of the community but seemingly also a witch. He takes the form of Goodman Brown's grandfather, and appears just like an ordinary old man.
The one who has converted everyone in the town of Salem.
Goodman Brown's wife, who he believes has turned evil at the end of the story. He lives the rest of his life miserable and suspicious of others. The story takes place in Puritan New England, a common setting for Hawthorne's works, and addresses one of his common themes: the conflict between good and evil in human nature and, in particular, the problem of public goodness and private wickedness Character Summaries Goodman BrownĪ young man who uncovers a terrible secret about the people of his town. English Conversation About COLLEGE LIFE - GETTING A LIBRARY Young Goodman Brown is a short story by American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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