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) How does the author contrast the differing points of view of Goodman Brown and his wife, Faith?
Because both Goodman Brown and his wife Faith are afraid, both are
determined that Brown should stay home tonight.
Goodman Brown is quite afraid of what he will find during his journey this
night, so his wife decides to accompany him.
Goodman Brown, against his better judgment, decides to relent to his wife
Faith's demands and stay home with her instead of taking a journey.
While Faith is fearful of what awaits her husband on his journey, Goodman
Brown feels compelled to go and comforts her in his absence.