1.What do you think Hawthorne's purpose was for writing this story? I think Hawthorne's purpose for writing this story because someone like the devil can appear good but deep down everyone has sins and break the rules. 2.Hawthorne states that Brown's wife is "aptly named" Faith. After reading the story, do you agree? Does Faith's name fit her personality? Does Brown have true faith in her? Yes I do because the way Goodman describes her is the most loveable person. 3.What do you think the pink ribbons signify? I think pink ribbons signify that faith is girly. 4.Was everything Brown witnessed real, a figment of his imagination, something conjured by evil, or a dream? Support your answer with passages from the text. I think every Brown witnessed was real because I do believe you can see evil and it is around all of us. 5.Who do you think the old man really is? What textual clues tell you this? The old man can be the devil because he sees Goodman in the middle of a dark road and can turn to evil. 6.What does the staff represent? Do you think the staff leads Brown onward or is the primary motivator Brown's own conscience/mind? I think the staff represents the shadow of the old man maybe 7.If Brown had not ventured into the forest, how would his life be different? If he'd stayed home, would Brown still have Faith? Would he still trust his wife and his fellow townspeople Yes it would be different because he would think differently of everyone.