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Summary And Character Analysis: Young Goodman Brown

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Tyionia Bolar
Ms. McDonald
ENG. 1123 P07
9. October. 2016 Essay 2
Goodman Brown was a young resident of Salem. Brown was the protagonist of “Young Goodman Brown “. Brown was a good Christian who married Faith. Faith was a young beautiful, and trusting. Brown initially ignored Faiths claims to have had disturbing nightmares.
Brown shows innocence and corruptibility as he vacillates between believing in the inherent goodness of the people around him and believing that the devil has taken over the minds of all people he loves “SparkNote on Young Goodman Brown.” SparkNotes.com. SparkNotes LLC. 2007. Web. 13 Sept. 2016. The Old Man who also appeared to possibly be the devil tempts Brown into going to the ceremony in the forest. Goody …show more content…

Deacon Gookin was a member of the clergy in Salem who also appeared to be a follower of the devil. The minor characters in Young Goodman Brown were Goody Cloyse, The Minister, and Deacon Gookin “SparkNote on Young Goodman Brown.” SparkNotes.com. SparkNotes LLC. 2007. Web. 13 Sept. 2016 Connie was fifteen years of age and was the protagonist of “Where are you Going, where have you Been” Connie is in the midst of an adolescent rebellion. She argues with her mother and sister June and neglects her family in favor of scoping out boys at restaurant’s, she tries to appear older and wiser than what she really is. “SparkNote on Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” SparkNotes.com. SparkNotes LLC. 2007. Web. 13 Sept. 2016. Arnold Friend is a dangerous person who goes to Connie’s house and threatens her. Friend has a pale translucent skin. He appears like a demonic figure; a nightmare not a human being. Ellie was a friend of Arnolds. When Arnold drives up to Connie’s house, Ellie stays in the car listening to music and watching while Arnold talks to Connie. He seems indifferent to what’s happening, but offers to disconnect Connie’s cell phone. Arnold refuses. “SparkNote on Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” SparkNotes.com. SparkNotes LLC. 2007. Web. 13 Sept.

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