Young Goodman Brown Passage Analysis

It is evident that from the beginning of “Young Goodman Brown,” Brown has decided upon himself the path he must take. In this case, it is the path of evil; “My journey, as thou callest it, forth and back again, must needs be done ‘twixt now and sunrise.” Such a statement establishes the intention behind Brown’s journey. Multiple instances indicate evil conquering good. It is mentioned in the story that Goodman “felt himself justified in making more haste on his present evil purpose.” Before the journey begins Brown already indicates that this journey will not bring forth good. Although, there are some remarks that reveal Brown’s shift toward good like his hesitance towards carrying on the path- “too far! Too far! We have been a race of honest