essay on Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown"

The essay should follow similar outline. The paper should be at least four pages    

I. Introduction

A. Rhetorical Device (Anecdote, Scenario, Provoking Question,

Metaphor, Analogy, or Other Literary Device) to Segue into

the Thesis

B.  Thesis Statement Linking Theme to Symbols or Characterization

or Irony

II. Background on the Play or Story to Establish the Perceived Theme

(III-V) Paragraphs on Instances of Symbols, Characterization, or Irony

VI. Support or Opposition to Current Reading from Critics

VII. Conclusion on the Relevance of Symbols, Characterization, or Irony 

to the Theme and Resonance of the Work

NOTE: The second short story essay will follow a similar outline, but it will touch on virtually every story element as it fits into the story and complements the theme. It will also extensively cite the story and touch on comments from literary critics. It will also feature a works cited page after the essay, and the essay will contain matching in-text citations.