Hawthorne, Nathaniel: 1804-1864

Young Goodman Brown, 1835 - Characters

  • Young Goodman Brown
    The protagonist, a young Puritan man from Salem.

    Faith
    Goodman Brown’s wife.

    The Old Man/Devil
    A mysterious figure who resembles Goodman Brown and tempts him into the forest.

    Goody Cloyse
    A respected older woman who taught Goodman Brown his catechism.

    Deacon Gookin
    A church elder.

    The Minister
    A prominent religious leader in Salem.

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