Using the plot diagram, walk us through “Young Goodman Brown” by Hawthorne. Identify (a) the initial conflict (what it is and where it occurs), (b) a point of rising action (what it is and how it moves story onward), and (c) climax (what it is and where it occurs). Lastly, (d) state the theme you found in this story and share what about the story led you to understand theme. As you respond to your peers, discuss similarities and differences in interpretations.