Habibat Ogunade
Ap English III
1/09/2010
Ms Brown
The Forethought : of Booker T. Washington and others,
The Meaning of Progress.
In the third chapter of the souls of black folk , Du Bois construes his opinion about Booker T. Washington, and some other individuals, but his details and in-depth explanation were mostly centered around Booker T. Washington. Even though Washington was a highly respected individual, there were still some people who did not agree with him, and didn’t believe in his opinions and suggestions. This chapter tells us about the beliefs of Washington, how his opinions had been greatly criticized, and even leaves us in a dilemma of supporting him or opposing him.
Washington wanted people to set aside their desire for political equality and focus on building economic security, by gaining vocational skills. “Washington distinctly asks that black people give up, at least for the present three things – first political power, second insistence on civil rights, third higher education of negro youth , and concentrate all on energies on industrial education and accumulation of wealth, and the conciliation of the south” (Du Bois 51). Washington wanted African Americans to be productive and bring their intellect upon something that is needed to be done, and can be permitted to do in their residual environments, with the hope of eventually winning white acceptance if they were able to succeed economically. He believed it would be of a great advantage if the North South and the African Americans come together as one. “ Booker T. Washington arose as essentially the leader not of one race but of two – a compromiser between the south, the north and the negro. Naturally, the Negros resented, at first bitterly signs of compromise which surrendered their even though it was to be exchanged for longer chances of economic development” (Du Bois 50). Washington believed in team work . If they could reconcile and work together, then African Americans, Southerners and Northerners would be able to achieve their desired goals, but the African Americans were not a party to that idea, as they believed it would make them become submissive which they considered degradation.
They would not want to be belittled,, even though it might later be of benefit to them. Despite the fact that Washington was seen as one of the most respectable figures in the nation, not everyone agreed with his policies. Some people believed certain things should be done in a completely different way, than how Washington thought it should be done. On the other, Washington was not after all a terrible individual, even though he had various opponents, some people still understood him and realized that he had good intentions and he did everything for the benefit of the people. After all, it is said that no one can satisfy the world. Regardless of how hard you try, you will still have some people that will be against you.
In chapter four, Du Bois provides a warm passionate tale of his experience teaching in a small schoolhouse, with the hope of progressing. This chapter is a bit different from the previous chapters, because it helps readers to visualize exactly what was going on during that time. Achieving progress was not a very easy task, as it brought about various negative effects on the lives of various individuals.
“I feel the deep weariness of heart and limb, as ten eight six miles stretch relentlessly ahead, I feel my heart sink heavily as I hear again and again “ Got a teacher ? Yes” (Du Bois 61). This quote help readers imagine how difficult it had been to seek employment as a teacher and promote education back then. Readers will develop a sympathetic tone towards Du Bois, as his details let us know that he went through various difficulties in seeking for a job, which is part of progressivism. Du Bois wished things were not as hard as they were during that time. “ how shall man measure progress there where the dark-faced Josie lies? How many heartfulls of sorrow shall balance a bushel of wheat?” (Du Bois 72). This quote displays a tone of bewilderment Du Bois’ use of rhetorical questions shows that he is perplexed. He wonders why people had to go through several difficulties. He felt progressivism should be easier and more convenient to achieve, but people had to go through a large amount of hardship, in order to gain progress. This quote brings readers back to the name of this chapter “Of the meaning of progress.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Of Our Spiritual Strivings
Habibat Oguntade
Ap English III
Period 2
Ms Brown
Of Our Spiritual Strivings
In the first chapter of The Souls of Black Folk, W.E.B. De Bois construes his opinion about the division of African Americans from the rest of American society; their encounters as slaves, as well as the discrimination, anguish and disrespect they had to go through. These individuals were deprived of every imaginable privilege. Freedom especially. Their lives were made miserable by the slave owners who had no mercy on them. The anguish they had to go through seems unimaginable, as no one in these present day can bear what they went through. De Bois shares is own personal experiences and point of views in this piece of literature, creating a mood of sympathy for his audience.
Through their experiences, African Americans realized who they really were. Discrimination was clearly shown to them. They couldn’t do things that the white people did, their opinions died within them as they had no right to make any suggestions or voice out their emotions. They didn’t recall the fact that they were black, until they were being discriminated and segregated . “ The exchange was merry till one girl, a tall newcomer, refused my card,- refused it peremptorily, with a glance. Then it dawned upon me with a certain suddenness that I was different from the others; or like mayhap, in heart and life and longing ,but shut out from their world by a vast veil to creep through” (Du Bois 44). This quote construes part of social realism, because readers can infer that the speaker is beginning to face reality, as he noticed he is quite different from the people around him and he might be facing some type of social or to be precise, racial discrimination. This kind of man Vs. society conflict generally weakens the individual, and there is always a probability that it will in some areas affect such individual for the rest of their lives.
Despite the fact that things didn’t go well, as they would have wishes, African Americans were able to endure, persevere, and remain as strong as they could, to overcome every obstacle that stood in their way. “ in those somber forest, of his striving is own soul before him, and he saw himself some faint revelation of his own power, of his mission” (Du Bois 49). African Americans suffered a great deal in trying to become better than what they were. Despite all the anguish, disrespect, discrimination and other terrible condition they had faced, they still endured and completely believed in themselves . They would strife hard and never relent on their effort, until they achieved their goals of becoming successful.
Becoming Americanized was difficult for the Africans. It wasn’t easy to eliminate their heritage in order to be accepted by the society. “He would not bleach his Negro soul in a flood of white Americanism, for he knows that negro blood has a message for the world” (Du Bois 45). Du Bois wasn’t embarrassed by the fact that he was black. He had pride in his race, and he didn’t feel inferior from the white people . The Africans wanted to keep their own heritage, but at the same time learn what white America had to offer to the Africans, without being submissive and compliant. He believed in his race and was optimistic about his belief that African Americans will become great one day. Obama being the president of the US now, is an example of Du Bois dream that Negro blood has a message for the world.
Du Bois believed that African American should seek for knowledge, and try to leave up to the standard of white people , with the hope that they would become successful, and prove their capabilities to the white people . “It was the deal of ‘book learning’ , the curiosity born of compulsory ignorance to know and test the power of cabalistic letters …..steep and rugged, but leading to heights high enough to overlook life” (Du Bois 49). Du Bois sees education as the best legacy, even though it was a difficult goal to achieve. However it will forever be a great advantage without regrets, to the African Americans.
In conclusion, Du Bois’ strong believe in his race enables him to set high standards for the African Americans. He remained optimistic and believed they could always do better, and reach great heights. He believed they will one day be able to gain superiority over the white people, provided they can work towards it. This goal of fighting for African American right with the means of educating themselves, is a topic that differentiates Du Bois from Booker T. Washington, till this present day.
Ap English III
Period 2
Ms Brown
Of Our Spiritual Strivings
In the first chapter of The Souls of Black Folk, W.E.B. De Bois construes his opinion about the division of African Americans from the rest of American society; their encounters as slaves, as well as the discrimination, anguish and disrespect they had to go through. These individuals were deprived of every imaginable privilege. Freedom especially. Their lives were made miserable by the slave owners who had no mercy on them. The anguish they had to go through seems unimaginable, as no one in these present day can bear what they went through. De Bois shares is own personal experiences and point of views in this piece of literature, creating a mood of sympathy for his audience.
Through their experiences, African Americans realized who they really were. Discrimination was clearly shown to them. They couldn’t do things that the white people did, their opinions died within them as they had no right to make any suggestions or voice out their emotions. They didn’t recall the fact that they were black, until they were being discriminated and segregated . “ The exchange was merry till one girl, a tall newcomer, refused my card,- refused it peremptorily, with a glance. Then it dawned upon me with a certain suddenness that I was different from the others; or like mayhap, in heart and life and longing ,but shut out from their world by a vast veil to creep through” (Du Bois 44). This quote construes part of social realism, because readers can infer that the speaker is beginning to face reality, as he noticed he is quite different from the people around him and he might be facing some type of social or to be precise, racial discrimination. This kind of man Vs. society conflict generally weakens the individual, and there is always a probability that it will in some areas affect such individual for the rest of their lives.
Despite the fact that things didn’t go well, as they would have wishes, African Americans were able to endure, persevere, and remain as strong as they could, to overcome every obstacle that stood in their way. “ in those somber forest, of his striving is own soul before him, and he saw himself some faint revelation of his own power, of his mission” (Du Bois 49). African Americans suffered a great deal in trying to become better than what they were. Despite all the anguish, disrespect, discrimination and other terrible condition they had faced, they still endured and completely believed in themselves . They would strife hard and never relent on their effort, until they achieved their goals of becoming successful.
Becoming Americanized was difficult for the Africans. It wasn’t easy to eliminate their heritage in order to be accepted by the society. “He would not bleach his Negro soul in a flood of white Americanism, for he knows that negro blood has a message for the world” (Du Bois 45). Du Bois wasn’t embarrassed by the fact that he was black. He had pride in his race, and he didn’t feel inferior from the white people . The Africans wanted to keep their own heritage, but at the same time learn what white America had to offer to the Africans, without being submissive and compliant. He believed in his race and was optimistic about his belief that African Americans will become great one day. Obama being the president of the US now, is an example of Du Bois dream that Negro blood has a message for the world.
Du Bois believed that African American should seek for knowledge, and try to leave up to the standard of white people , with the hope that they would become successful, and prove their capabilities to the white people . “It was the deal of ‘book learning’ , the curiosity born of compulsory ignorance to know and test the power of cabalistic letters …..steep and rugged, but leading to heights high enough to overlook life” (Du Bois 49). Du Bois sees education as the best legacy, even though it was a difficult goal to achieve. However it will forever be a great advantage without regrets, to the African Americans.
In conclusion, Du Bois’ strong believe in his race enables him to set high standards for the African Americans. He remained optimistic and believed they could always do better, and reach great heights. He believed they will one day be able to gain superiority over the white people, provided they can work towards it. This goal of fighting for African American right with the means of educating themselves, is a topic that differentiates Du Bois from Booker T. Washington, till this present day.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Jumping Frog
Habibat Oguntade
Ap English III
11/30/09
The Jumping Frog : In Respect To Realism
Realism is a very natural form of writing because readers see situations that are very possible. Here, readers can make connections between the characters and themselves. Compared to Romanticism which is understood to be not so genuine in existence and much intricate to understand. Realism has a reasonable plot with which would don’t be as complex to understand. Most characters have colloquial dialects, which makes them more factual, in comparison to other stories, especially in terms of romanticism, where characters have their own distinct or linguistic dialects. “The Jumping Frog” is a very good example of one of the many stories that represents realism. The plot itself is very real, as the events that occur can happen to anyone. The setting of the story is a common one, as there are many situations, where various people leave in small towns. Also the use of vivid imagery helps readers to imagine exactly what the characters look like, without second guessing themselves. Twain construes the gist of realism, in the story, by making it as simple as possible, so that readers will be able to understand it as well as enjoy it at the same time.
If compared to many other stories, it can be said that The Jumping Frog is very straight forward and understandable. The Scarlet Letter will be a good story to be compared with The Jumping Frog. Rarely do we see people been put in jail, for having extramarital affairs, even though it might occur in certain parts of the nation. It is exceptionally unusual , for us to walk down the street and see someone walk past with a Scarlet letter on their bosom. On the other hand, it is very common to hear about people who bet on everything “ Well I’ll resk two-and-a-half, that she don’t anyway” (Twain). In this quote, Smiley bet that his wife might not be recovering from her illness, and this just shows the kind of individual he is. Another example is Pearl, in scarlet letter. It is very unusual, to hear about someone being demonic, or supernatural, even though some individuals do posses qualities like that, but in very rare occasions will you hear about or see them. Another important literary device used to construe realism in this story is dialect. Most languages or vernacular are informal, which gives the story complete verisimilitude. The use of words like thy, doth, thou, e.t.c. has been eliminated and substituted with simpler words. Realism writing calls for everything natural, as everyone talks in a straight-forward manner. The difference between the two forms of writing are very apparent. Romanticism is quite different from this, which can be easily noticed, by reading both types of writings after the other, to compare and contrast between them.
In conclusion, Twain construes the gist of realism, in the story, by making it as simple as possible, so that readers will be able to understand it as well as enjoy it at the same time. The overall story is self-explanatory, because it is very easy to assimilate, which is an advantage to the readers. It also helps them see the difference between realism and other forms of literature.
Ap English III
11/30/09
The Jumping Frog : In Respect To Realism
Realism is a very natural form of writing because readers see situations that are very possible. Here, readers can make connections between the characters and themselves. Compared to Romanticism which is understood to be not so genuine in existence and much intricate to understand. Realism has a reasonable plot with which would don’t be as complex to understand. Most characters have colloquial dialects, which makes them more factual, in comparison to other stories, especially in terms of romanticism, where characters have their own distinct or linguistic dialects. “The Jumping Frog” is a very good example of one of the many stories that represents realism. The plot itself is very real, as the events that occur can happen to anyone. The setting of the story is a common one, as there are many situations, where various people leave in small towns. Also the use of vivid imagery helps readers to imagine exactly what the characters look like, without second guessing themselves. Twain construes the gist of realism, in the story, by making it as simple as possible, so that readers will be able to understand it as well as enjoy it at the same time.
If compared to many other stories, it can be said that The Jumping Frog is very straight forward and understandable. The Scarlet Letter will be a good story to be compared with The Jumping Frog. Rarely do we see people been put in jail, for having extramarital affairs, even though it might occur in certain parts of the nation. It is exceptionally unusual , for us to walk down the street and see someone walk past with a Scarlet letter on their bosom. On the other hand, it is very common to hear about people who bet on everything “ Well I’ll resk two-and-a-half, that she don’t anyway” (Twain). In this quote, Smiley bet that his wife might not be recovering from her illness, and this just shows the kind of individual he is. Another example is Pearl, in scarlet letter. It is very unusual, to hear about someone being demonic, or supernatural, even though some individuals do posses qualities like that, but in very rare occasions will you hear about or see them. Another important literary device used to construe realism in this story is dialect. Most languages or vernacular are informal, which gives the story complete verisimilitude. The use of words like thy, doth, thou, e.t.c. has been eliminated and substituted with simpler words. Realism writing calls for everything natural, as everyone talks in a straight-forward manner. The difference between the two forms of writing are very apparent. Romanticism is quite different from this, which can be easily noticed, by reading both types of writings after the other, to compare and contrast between them.
In conclusion, Twain construes the gist of realism, in the story, by making it as simple as possible, so that readers will be able to understand it as well as enjoy it at the same time. The overall story is self-explanatory, because it is very easy to assimilate, which is an advantage to the readers. It also helps them see the difference between realism and other forms of literature.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Custom - House
Bebe Oguntade
Ap EnglishIII
Period 2
The Custom House
John Fransoza’s Customhouse is basically criticism as well as an in depth analysis of Nathaniel Hawthorn’s work. With the use of various opinions, literary terms and examples, he gives readers a better understanding of the introductory chapter of The Scarlet Letter. John explains the origin of the story, as well as why Hawthorne decided to recreate it, and turn it into what it is today. He also analyzed some of the major characters like Hester Prynne, Chillingsworth, Dimmesdale and Pearl. In John’s opinion, this article is the first criticism, which does not only demonstrate the unity of the sketch and the narrative of the custom house, but also identifies the psychological themes, operating in the Scarlet Letter. The most significant thing about this passage is that it gives readers a clue of what they will be reading, as they progress with the Scarlet Letter.
In the beginning of the article John describes the attention getters of the book. “ A throng of bearded men … intermixed with women”. This quotes describe the first set of people that were introduced to the readers, in the very beginning of the original story. John also introduces Hester Prynne who is the protagonist of the story. “A throng of bearded men … intermixed with women is seen gathered outside the prison door from which Hester and her infant will emerge” John construes that this imagery is the figure of maternity, which immediately captures the interests of the readers.
Another main idea in this article is the way John view issues with psychoanalytic perspectives. When describing how Pearl might have been dealing with leaving with her single mother, and been deprived of things that other kids have, or even one of the most important things, which is the love of a father. “ According to psychoanalytic theory, the key relationship in the first year is a symbiotic dyad. Within weeks after its biological separation from the mother, the infant is seduced into a psychological symbiosis with a maternal figure. Words cannot adequately describe this relationship, since it predates the infants acquisition of language and the use of symbols, and the term relationship is misleading because in this experience, there is no differentiation between self and other. This quote explains how the separation from a biological parent can affect the life of a child.
Even if Hawthorne does not see things and interpret them the way John Franzosa did, because not all writers agree on the same opinion, there can be ways by which readers can connect both writers’ opinion, and let it make sense while trying to understand the story.
Ap EnglishIII
Period 2
The Custom House
John Fransoza’s Customhouse is basically criticism as well as an in depth analysis of Nathaniel Hawthorn’s work. With the use of various opinions, literary terms and examples, he gives readers a better understanding of the introductory chapter of The Scarlet Letter. John explains the origin of the story, as well as why Hawthorne decided to recreate it, and turn it into what it is today. He also analyzed some of the major characters like Hester Prynne, Chillingsworth, Dimmesdale and Pearl. In John’s opinion, this article is the first criticism, which does not only demonstrate the unity of the sketch and the narrative of the custom house, but also identifies the psychological themes, operating in the Scarlet Letter. The most significant thing about this passage is that it gives readers a clue of what they will be reading, as they progress with the Scarlet Letter.
In the beginning of the article John describes the attention getters of the book. “ A throng of bearded men … intermixed with women”. This quotes describe the first set of people that were introduced to the readers, in the very beginning of the original story. John also introduces Hester Prynne who is the protagonist of the story. “A throng of bearded men … intermixed with women is seen gathered outside the prison door from which Hester and her infant will emerge” John construes that this imagery is the figure of maternity, which immediately captures the interests of the readers.
Another main idea in this article is the way John view issues with psychoanalytic perspectives. When describing how Pearl might have been dealing with leaving with her single mother, and been deprived of things that other kids have, or even one of the most important things, which is the love of a father. “ According to psychoanalytic theory, the key relationship in the first year is a symbiotic dyad. Within weeks after its biological separation from the mother, the infant is seduced into a psychological symbiosis with a maternal figure. Words cannot adequately describe this relationship, since it predates the infants acquisition of language and the use of symbols, and the term relationship is misleading because in this experience, there is no differentiation between self and other. This quote explains how the separation from a biological parent can affect the life of a child.
Even if Hawthorne does not see things and interpret them the way John Franzosa did, because not all writers agree on the same opinion, there can be ways by which readers can connect both writers’ opinion, and let it make sense while trying to understand the story.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Minister's Black Veil
Habibat Oguntade
Ap English III
10-19-09
The Minister’s Black Veil.
In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s story, “The Minister’s Black Veil,” Hawthorne identifies a Puritan minister as a man not innocent enough to believe that he could not escape sin or secret sin. Good Mr. Hooper, as he was called, spent his entire adult life trying to prove a point that was only figured out in the end. Throughout the story good Mr. Hooper was treated as if he made people feel that they were all sinners, which is kind of similar to SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD, which many of us seem to be familiar with. With the use of various literary devices, Hawthorne construes his opinion about American Gothicism.
Throughout the story, the minister wore a black transparent veil, which concealed every part of his face apart from his mouth and chin. He never took off the veil, or let anyone else touch it. This might have been assumed to be a sign of true devotion to his God and a means to cover up his sins, in order to be rewarded with heaven. By wearing this veil, the Minister created a feeling of lack of righteousness to the other individuals. As the Sexton said in story, “I can’t really feel as if good Mr. Hooper’s face was behind that piece of crape.” Minister Hooper gave up his entire adult life for his secret sin and also to prove a point that no one could hide from sin, no matter who they were. In the story Minister Hooper gave up his fiancée for his task, because if he did not give her up he thought that he would fail his mission. He never told her why he would not take off his veil but gave her a hint when he said, “If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?” She later became aware of terror at the sight of the veil. A terror of the veil overcomes Elizabeth just as it had the rest of Hooper’s congregation then She decided to leave. Hooper begs her to stay. She offers to stay on the condition that he removes the veil and looks her in the face; when he refuses, Elizabeth leaves him.
It can be concluded that the Minister Hooper’s character also helped Hawthorn to give his opinion about American Gothicism, by displaying a dark, gloomy and mysterious tone, throughout the story. An example of this is how Minister Hooper was always sad and never showed pure happiness except when he died. He was happy when he died due to the fact that he knew the gates of heaven would open up for him when he got there. He also never gave all of his sermons, marriage ceremonies, and funeral services in a composed mood. He was always in a mild mood and showed a flicker of a smile once in a while. Throughout the story, Mr. Hooper is portrayed as an odd man who wears a black veil. As he goes through the life with this black veil he created sin for those people by having them whisper and ridicule him to other people and thoughts about him to themselves. The ignorance of the town is abundant due to the fact that they were Puritans and felt that they could never be sinners. With this, Hawthorne conveys , that no matter who those people were, they could not escape sin.
Ap English III
10-19-09
The Minister’s Black Veil.
In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s story, “The Minister’s Black Veil,” Hawthorne identifies a Puritan minister as a man not innocent enough to believe that he could not escape sin or secret sin. Good Mr. Hooper, as he was called, spent his entire adult life trying to prove a point that was only figured out in the end. Throughout the story good Mr. Hooper was treated as if he made people feel that they were all sinners, which is kind of similar to SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD, which many of us seem to be familiar with. With the use of various literary devices, Hawthorne construes his opinion about American Gothicism.
Throughout the story, the minister wore a black transparent veil, which concealed every part of his face apart from his mouth and chin. He never took off the veil, or let anyone else touch it. This might have been assumed to be a sign of true devotion to his God and a means to cover up his sins, in order to be rewarded with heaven. By wearing this veil, the Minister created a feeling of lack of righteousness to the other individuals. As the Sexton said in story, “I can’t really feel as if good Mr. Hooper’s face was behind that piece of crape.” Minister Hooper gave up his entire adult life for his secret sin and also to prove a point that no one could hide from sin, no matter who they were. In the story Minister Hooper gave up his fiancée for his task, because if he did not give her up he thought that he would fail his mission. He never told her why he would not take off his veil but gave her a hint when he said, “If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?” She later became aware of terror at the sight of the veil. A terror of the veil overcomes Elizabeth just as it had the rest of Hooper’s congregation then She decided to leave. Hooper begs her to stay. She offers to stay on the condition that he removes the veil and looks her in the face; when he refuses, Elizabeth leaves him.
It can be concluded that the Minister Hooper’s character also helped Hawthorn to give his opinion about American Gothicism, by displaying a dark, gloomy and mysterious tone, throughout the story. An example of this is how Minister Hooper was always sad and never showed pure happiness except when he died. He was happy when he died due to the fact that he knew the gates of heaven would open up for him when he got there. He also never gave all of his sermons, marriage ceremonies, and funeral services in a composed mood. He was always in a mild mood and showed a flicker of a smile once in a while. Throughout the story, Mr. Hooper is portrayed as an odd man who wears a black veil. As he goes through the life with this black veil he created sin for those people by having them whisper and ridicule him to other people and thoughts about him to themselves. The ignorance of the town is abundant due to the fact that they were Puritans and felt that they could never be sinners. With this, Hawthorne conveys , that no matter who those people were, they could not escape sin.
Young Goodman Brown
Habibat Oguntade
Ap English III
10-19-09
Young Goodman Brown
In the story, Young Goodman Brown, Nathaniel Hawthorne construes his opinion of side of the human spirit. The story takes place in the town of Salem, Massachusetts. This story enables readers to get a better understanding of the spiritual battle being fought for the hearts of mankind The story is about a man who was walking in the forest, and, and came across a witch meeting. Hawthorne uses this illustration as a symbol to describe how individuals are easily carried away by the negative sides of life, in this case can be understood as evil forces , which is a characteristic of Gothicism.
In the beginning. Goodman Brown is seen as a young and happily married man, who with the context of the story can also be seen as pious, and a religious individual. Faith his wife, is a symbol of faith, as she tried as much as possible to prevent him from going to the witch meeting, but all her effort was in vain. “ Prithee put off your journey until sunrise and sleep in your own bed tonight Alone woman is troubled with such dreams and such thoughts that she is afeared of herself sometimes. Pray tarry with me this night dear husband of all night in the year”. Despite the fact that Faith warned him enough, he didn’t listen to her, but let the evil forces decide for him . He didn’t completely cling to faith, which can be seen from his thoughts about leaving on this journey, away from his wife Faith for the evening. After embarking on his journey, Goodman met a companion and told him “ Faith kept me back a while”. This quote is significant, because it shows how Goodman left his guard behind, both physically and emotionally. The confusion and doubt in Goodman’s mind continues as he goes deeper into the forest , straying away from God, and rather letting evil set lead him astray.
In conclusion, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, Young Goodman Brown, is the struggle between Goodman Brown’s faith, power to resist his own evil impulses and his own doubts within him. It is a story of Young Goodman Brown’s personal conflict over his inner feeling and its greater meaning conflict between good and evil in the world to describe how individuals are easily carried away by the negative sides of life. We can never be sure if good or evil won the fight within Young Goodman Brown, but Hawthorne construes that Brown was scared for his life due to his experience. This journey that Young Goodman Brown encounters might have been a dream or even a true event that is shown by his own feelings . Unable to accept that life is a mixture of both good and evil, Goodman Brown chooses his own instincts, and by doing this, he ended up losing his chance at redemption when he makes the decision to completely isolate himself from society and even from his own wife.
Ap English III
10-19-09
Young Goodman Brown
In the story, Young Goodman Brown, Nathaniel Hawthorne construes his opinion of side of the human spirit. The story takes place in the town of Salem, Massachusetts. This story enables readers to get a better understanding of the spiritual battle being fought for the hearts of mankind The story is about a man who was walking in the forest, and, and came across a witch meeting. Hawthorne uses this illustration as a symbol to describe how individuals are easily carried away by the negative sides of life, in this case can be understood as evil forces , which is a characteristic of Gothicism.
In the beginning. Goodman Brown is seen as a young and happily married man, who with the context of the story can also be seen as pious, and a religious individual. Faith his wife, is a symbol of faith, as she tried as much as possible to prevent him from going to the witch meeting, but all her effort was in vain. “ Prithee put off your journey until sunrise and sleep in your own bed tonight Alone woman is troubled with such dreams and such thoughts that she is afeared of herself sometimes. Pray tarry with me this night dear husband of all night in the year”. Despite the fact that Faith warned him enough, he didn’t listen to her, but let the evil forces decide for him . He didn’t completely cling to faith, which can be seen from his thoughts about leaving on this journey, away from his wife Faith for the evening. After embarking on his journey, Goodman met a companion and told him “ Faith kept me back a while”. This quote is significant, because it shows how Goodman left his guard behind, both physically and emotionally. The confusion and doubt in Goodman’s mind continues as he goes deeper into the forest , straying away from God, and rather letting evil set lead him astray.
In conclusion, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, Young Goodman Brown, is the struggle between Goodman Brown’s faith, power to resist his own evil impulses and his own doubts within him. It is a story of Young Goodman Brown’s personal conflict over his inner feeling and its greater meaning conflict between good and evil in the world to describe how individuals are easily carried away by the negative sides of life. We can never be sure if good or evil won the fight within Young Goodman Brown, but Hawthorne construes that Brown was scared for his life due to his experience. This journey that Young Goodman Brown encounters might have been a dream or even a true event that is shown by his own feelings . Unable to accept that life is a mixture of both good and evil, Goodman Brown chooses his own instincts, and by doing this, he ended up losing his chance at redemption when he makes the decision to completely isolate himself from society and even from his own wife.
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