Hawthorne, Nathaniel: 1804-1864
Young Goodman Brown, 1835 - Characters
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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. - Characters from Spark Notes
- Short printable or downloadable character list (pdf) to help you remember who is who while reading the book.