How can Goody and Old man contrast in the story Young Goodman Brown?

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Nora Goodwin

20 December, 01:41

How can Goody and Old man contrast in the story Young Goodman Brown?

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Ismael Buchanan · Answer 1

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"Goody Cloyse" was a Christian woman who was also a citizen of Salem village. She was a spiritual adviser to people, especially when it comes to learning catechism and learning the Bible. On the other hand, "The Old Man" is considered the "Devil" in the story.

While the Old Man persuaded Young Goodman Brown to attend the ceremony in the forest, Goody Cloyse was teaching him of resisting the evil when in reality, she was actually a witch. This shows that Goody Cloyse disguised as someone who was good on the outside, yet also had the same goal with that of the devil. This shows an example of "hypocrisy" and how evil it can also be.

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