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Continue Poe’s poetry and criticism: “ The Philosophy of Composition ,” “ The Raven ,” “ To Helen ,” “ Annabel Lee ” Young Goodman Brown " Young Goodman Brown " is a  short story  published in  1835  by American writer  Nathaniel Hawthorne . The story takes place in 17th century  Puritan   New England , a common setting for Hawthorne's works, and addresses the  Calvinist /Puritan belief that all of humanity exists in a state of  depravity , except those who are born in a  state of grace . Hawthorne frequently attempts to expose the hypocrisy of Puritan culture in his literature. In a symbolic fashion, the story follows Young Goodman Brown's journey into self-scrutiny, which results in his loss of virtue and belief. Allegory As a  literary device , an  allegory  in its most general sense is an extended  metaphor .  Allegory  has been used widely throughout history in all forms of  art , largely ...

Week 7 Supplement material Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) He was the embodiment of the *Age of Reason. He was a master of pure, simple, direct, and clear expression. Characteristics: He was a born diplomat—detached, adaptable, witty, urbane, charming, and clever. (p. 235) * The Age of Reason; Being an Investigation of True and Fabulous Theology is an influential work written by English and American political activist Thomas Paine . It follows in the tradition of eighteenth-century British deism , and challenges institutionalized religion and the legitimacy of the Bible (the central Christian text). Poor Richard’s Almanack Poor Richard's Almanack (sometimes Almanac ) was a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin , who adopted the pseudonym of "Poor Richard" or "Richard Saunders" for this purpose. The publication appeared continually from 1732 to 1758...