Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic short story "Young Goodman Brown" is filled with allegory and metaphor, not the least of which is the choice of name for Goodman Brown's wife, Faith.
Which of the following BEST analyzes the effect of her name on the overall meaning of the story?
A
Goodman Brown's "Faith" calls to him, trying to keep him from his evil journey, and later, he admits his "Faith" kept him awhile from reaching this point in his life.
•B
Goodman Brown's "Faith" is strong, and even though he is consorting with the devil, he will overcome through "Faith."
Goodman Brown's "Faith" in the Puritan religion will protect him from all the devil's temptations.
O D
Goodman Brown's "Faith is shallow and lacks sincere meaning.