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)
(OVER)
Name
Date
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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:
Romantic Element
Interest in the common
man and childhood
Strong senses, emotions,
and feelings
Love of nature
Celebration of the
Individual
Importance of imagination
Gothic elements
Author:
Evidence in this Story (with page number)