Parent Guide > Young Goodman Brown
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown," a religious man goes into the woods against his wife's wishes and meets several obstacles that challenge his faith.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Fear & Paranoia as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How does fear drive action?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "Young Goodman Brown" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: