The story of "Young Goodman Brown" is allegorical. ... Hawthorn uses symbolism to convey the loss of innocence and the realization that evil exists all around Goodman Brown. ... If Goodman Brown's father fought in this war in 1675 his son would be of marrying age around 1690. ... Brown's life. ... In "Young Goodman Brown" we find our protagonist traveling down the long path into the deepest recess of his mind, questioning his spiritual strength. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Symbolism in literatur "Young Goodman Brown" In literature, sometimes it can be very usefull, maybe even necessary to use a good deal of symbolism to convey your message. In reading " Young Goodman Brown" by Nathanial Hawthorne, I find this to be particuarly true. ... Never before has the language of symbolism been more evident, than in the title of the work itself, " Young Goodman Brown ". ... There are many more examples of symbolism in the work "Young Goodman Brown", perhaps to many to give the appriot attention. ... As Goodman Brown meets up with his companion, they ...

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• Grade Level: High School