Curated OER
Nathaniel Hawthorne: "Young Goodman Brown"
Give your class some background information on both Nathaniel Hawthorne and his short story "Young Goodman Brown." Basic themes and characters are introduced, especially as this is an allegory with many symbolic elements. Help your...
Curated OER
Literary Analysis - Young Goodman Brown
Why is literary analysis so important? Readers explore writing a literary analysis by reviewing literary elements such as character, metaphor, plot, setting, simile, personification, and style. They read "Young Goodman Brown" by...
Curated OER
Comparing Themes and Plots: "Young Goodman Brown" and "The Minister's Black Veil"
Students read two stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne and write an essay comparing plots and themes. For this Nathaniel Hawthorne short stories lesson, students read "Young Goodman Brown" and "The Minister's Black Veil." After a class...
Curated OER
Comparing Themes and Plots
Students compare theme and plot in two short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In this theme and plot analysis lesson, students read Young Goodman Brown and The Minister's Black Veil as well as take notes about the theme...
Curated OER
Acronyms - Characters in Hawthorne's Stories
Students explore the characters in "The Minister's Black Veil" and "Young Goodman Brown." In this literature activity, students review examples of acronyms. Students write acronyms for the characters in these stories written by...
Curated OER
Young Goodman Brown - Themes
Students read "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne and write an essay about the theme. In this theme analysis instructional activity, students read and discuss themes. Students then write their essay about the theme in the...
Cengage Learning
The Heath Anthology: Nathaniel Hawthorne
A good starting point for anyone researching Hawthorne or reading his works, this website provides a detailed biography, a listof Hawthorne's texts, several links, and a list of secondary sources for further research.
Other
Short Story Library at American Literature: Young Goodman Brown
Read the full text of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" on this site for free. With links to other short stories by American authors.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Nathaniel Hawthorne
What do you know about the life and work of Nathaniel Hawthorne? Use this comprehensive list of links to learn more about this famous author.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Young Goodman Brown
A learning module that begins with "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne
"Young Goodman Brown" is an allegory of the fall of man. Read the full text of this short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne.