Name Date Hour
“Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne
English 11 – American Literature
Note: “Goodman” is a title (like Mr.) and “Goodwife” (shortened to “Goody”) is like Mrs.
1. Explain the significance of the names of the title character and his wife.2. Explain who the figure that Goodman Brown meets in the forest is, and describe how he is characterized. (2 pts.)
3. What does the symbolism of the forest setting represent?
4. At what precise moment does Goodman Brown lose his faith?
5. How does Goodman Brown react to his wife and others upon his return to Salem? Why? Is he justified in acting this way? (3 pts)
6. What are the story’s main themes? List at least two. (2 pts.)
Essays: (answer on your own paper and attach to this worksheet)
1. List at least 5 examples of foreshadowing that happen before pg. 122. After finishing the story, explain how those clues “came true” in the end. (10 pts)
2. Explain whether you think this whole story was a dream or reality and support your answer with the text. You can use the paragraph at the end of the story on page 120-121 for help if you need to. (5 pts)
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Romantic Story Analysis Chart
English 11
Below are some characteristics of Romantic literature. As you read, identify which of these characteristics can be found in the work you are reading. In the right hand column, write an example of the characteristic in question (with page number). Because of the diversity inherent in any literary movement, not all works will display all characteristics of the period.
Story Title: Author:
Romantic Element / Evidence in this Story (with page number)Interest in the common man and childhood
Strong senses, emotions, and feelings
Love of nature
Celebration of the Individual
Importance of imagination
Gothic elements