Young Goodman Brown

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Compare any TWO critical approaches to the ‘Young Goodman Brown’ story. What is the focus of each approach? What element(s) of the primary text are important for each approach? What distinguishes both approaches to the text? Which approach do you find most compelling, and why?

Note that you are NOT analyzing the primary text, “Young Goodman Brown,” but are comparing two different critical analyses of the text. Use textual evidence from these critical responses in formulating your arguments about how they approach the literary text. 
Choose an appropriate genre that can help you illustrate your points. There are no limits. You can put together a short presentation, or do a graphic depiction (comic strip, infographic, Prezi, or do the usual essay. You will be graded primarily on how effectively you compare the approaches in your chosen genre.