Question

Which one of the following statements best describes the theme of "Young Goodman Brown"?

a. The forest is a place where dark deeds take place.
b. The Devil is in charge of this world.
c. People aren't always what they seem.
d. Men should listen to the cautions of their wives.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the theme of "Young Goodman Brown" is People aren't always what they seem. The answer is letter C. Young Goodman Brown lost his faith after that nightmarish encounter in his dream and changed his view about people for the rest of his life.