Read the following passage from “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Which of the following characterizes Young Goodman Brown’s companion? 1 “There may be a devilish Indian behind every tree,” said Goodman Brown to himself; and he glanced 2 fearfully behind him, as he added, “What if the devil himself should be at my very elbow!” 3 His head being turned back, he passed a crook of the road, and looking forward again, beheld the 4 figure of a man, in grave and decent attire, seated at the foot of an old tree. He arose, at Goodman 5 Brown's approach, and walked onward, side by side with him. 6 “You are late, Goodman Brown,” said he. “The clock of the Old South was striking, as I came through 7 Boston; and that is full fifteen minutes agone.” 8 “Faith kept me back awhile,” replied the young man, with a tremor in his voice, caused by the sudden 9 appearance of his companion, though not wholly unexpected. 10 It was now deep dusk in the forest, and deepest in that part of it where these two were journeying. As 11 nearly as could be discerned, the second traveller was about fifty years old, apparently in the same rank 12 of life as Goodman Brown, and bearing a considerable resemblance to him, though perhaps more in 13 expression than features. Still, they might have been taken for father and son. And yet, though the elder 14 person was as simply clad as the younger, and as simple in manner too, he had an indescribable air of 15 one who knew the world, and would not have felt abashed at the governor's dinner-table, or in King 16 William's court, were it possible that his affairs should call him thithe angry angry boring boring mysterious mysterious stubborn

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Read the following passage from “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Which of the following characterizes Young Goodman Brown’s companion? 1 “There may be a devilish Indian behind every tree,” said Goodman Brown to himself; and he glanced 2 fearfully behind him, as he added, “What if the devil himself should be at my very elbow!” 3 His head being turned back, he passed a crook of the road, and looking forward again, beheld the 4 figure of a man, in grave and decent attire, seated at the foot of an old tree. He arose, at Goodman 5 Brown's approach, and walked onward, side by side with him. 6 “You are late, Goodman Brown,” said he. “The clock of the Old South was striking, as I came through 7 Boston; and that is full fifteen minutes agone.” 8 “Faith kept me back awhile,” replied the young man, with a tremor in his voice, caused by the sudden 9 appearance of his companion, though not wholly unexpected. 10 It was now deep dusk in the forest, and deepest in that part of it where these two were journeying. As 11 nearly as could be discerned, the second traveller was about fifty years old, apparently in the same rank 12 of life as Goodman Brown, and bearing a considerable resemblance to him, though perhaps more in 13 expression than features. Still, they might have been taken for father and son. And yet, though the elder 14 person was as simply clad as the younger, and as simple in manner too, he had an indescribable air of 15 one who knew the world, and would not have felt abashed at the governor's dinner-table, or in King 16 William's court, were it possible that his affairs should call him thithe angry angry boring boring mysterious mysterious stubborn

Answer 1

The passage characterizes Young Goodman Brown's companion as knowledgeable and experienced in the world.

Answer 2

Based on the passage, the following characteristics can be attributed to Young Goodman Brown's companion:

- The companion is described as a man in grave and decent attire, suggesting a serious and respectable appearance.
- The companion waits for Young Goodman Brown and walks alongside him, indicating some level of familiarity or acquaintance.
- The companion seems to have knowledge of the time and mentions that he arrived in the forest fifteen minutes ago after hearing the clock strike in Boston.
- Young Goodman Brown expresses a sense of trepidation upon seeing his companion, suggesting that the companion's presence may be intimidating or unsettling.
- The companion is around fifty years old and appears to be in a similar social rank as Young Goodman Brown.
- The two characters bear a resemblance to each other in both appearance and expression, potentially implying a familial connection or similarity.
- The companion possesses an air of someone who is knowledgeable about the world and comfortable in social settings of importance, such as the governor's dinner-table or King William's court.

Answer 3

Based on the given passage from "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the character of Young Goodman Brown's companion can be characterized as:

1. Grave and decent attire: The companion is described as being dressed in a manner that is serious and respectable.

2. Similar in rank and appearance: The companion is around the same age and social standing as Young Goodman Brown and bears a resemblance to him, possibly even appearing as a father figure.

3. Knowledge of the world: The companion has an air of someone who is familiar with the ways of the world and would not feel out of place in high-ranking social settings, such as the governor's dinner-table or King William's court.

To arrive at this answer, you can analyze the passage and observe the descriptions provided about the companion's appearance, behavior, and mannerisms. By paying attention to the details mentioned, you can form an understanding of the character's characteristics.