Literary Analysis of Young Goodman Brown
Literary Analysis of Young Goodman Brown
Shamekia Henson
South University
Literary Analysis of Young Goodman Brown
The characters: Goodman Brown, a round and dynamic character, is the main character in this short story. He is dynamic due to the fact that he undergoes a realization of what is happening and has been happening in the world around him. Faith, the wife of Brown, is defined be a flat and static character. She serves as a point of reference for her husband and her position is unchanging. With that being said, Faith serves a dual purpose; not only as his wife but as the term Faith is conveyed within itself. The Old man/ Devil, is established as a round and static character. Without his part this story would not have the same effect. He is the protagonist, and as always he is looking for new followers. Goody Cloyse was the woman dubbed as a witch in the Salem Witch Trials, and she ultimately lost her life during the era of the Puritans. She is considered flat and static because her character remains unchanged, and quite frankly exposes her true self without shame. Deacon Gookin, the town’s teacher of the Lord’s word, is considered flat and static. This stems from the fact that he is merely used as an image to belittle the strength of man for Goodman Brown. The Minister, yet another man of God, is a flat and static character and travelling companion of Deacon Gookin. He serves no real purpose other than contributing to illustrating the fall of those who we hold dear with our salvation.
What: A young husband ventures into parts unknown to meet a man, against the better judgment of himself and his wife; ironically named Faith. Throughout the duration of this journey he realizes that everything he holds in high regard has been touched by the beast. At last he is broken and makes the ultimate sacrifice to become a follower and not a leader.
Where: The story takes place along a dreadful path that leads into the woods and the majority
Shamekia Henson
South University
Literary Analysis of Young Goodman Brown
The characters: Goodman Brown, a round and dynamic character, is the main character in this short story. He is dynamic due to the fact that he undergoes a realization of what is happening and has been happening in the world around him. Faith, the wife of Brown, is defined be a flat and static character. She serves as a point of reference for her husband and her position is unchanging. With that being said, Faith serves a dual purpose; not only as his wife but as the term Faith is conveyed within itself. The Old man/ Devil, is established as a round and static character. Without his part this story would not have the same effect. He is the protagonist, and as always he is looking for new followers. Goody Cloyse was the woman dubbed as a witch in the Salem Witch Trials, and she ultimately lost her life during the era of the Puritans. She is considered flat and static because her character remains unchanged, and quite frankly exposes her true self without shame. Deacon Gookin, the town’s teacher of the Lord’s word, is considered flat and static. This stems from the fact that he is merely used as an image to belittle the strength of man for Goodman Brown. The Minister, yet another man of God, is a flat and static character and travelling companion of Deacon Gookin. He serves no real purpose other than contributing to illustrating the fall of those who we hold dear with our salvation.
What: A young husband ventures into parts unknown to meet a man, against the better judgment of himself and his wife; ironically named Faith. Throughout the duration of this journey he realizes that everything he holds in high regard has been touched by the beast. At last he is broken and makes the ultimate sacrifice to become a follower and not a leader.
Where: The story takes place along a dreadful path that leads into the woods and the majority