"Young Goodman Brown," by Nathaniel Hawthorne is not only an entertaining story about faith and the curiosity of sin but his use of symbols brings the readers attention to certain elements in the story that keep the story interesting and educational. Faith, her pink ribbon, and the dark and fiery woods establish the mood and theme of the story.

The first use of symbolism in this story, and probably the most important, is Hawthorne's use of Faith. His play on words show that Faith is not only the name of Young Goodman Brown's wife but also his faith in God, himself, and all mankind. When greeted by the

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