Loss Of Faith In Hawthorne's Young Goodman Brown

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The short story “Young Goodman Brown” written by Nathaniel Hawthorne depicts Goodman’s loss of faith in good due to the evil influences. Goodman’s wife is cleverly named Faith and I think his wife act as an example of symbolism throughout the story. In the beginning of the story, Faith attempts to retain her husband for one more night before he leaves for his journey. Although she is not aware, she seems to know tonight's journey will be a dangerous one. This is clear when she said, “Pray tarry with me this night, dear husband, of all nights in the year” (Hawthorne). She seems to notice something unusual about tonight. However, Goodman insisted on leaving. I think this is a symbolism where faith is attempting to stop a prayer from turning into

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