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Of what does Goodman Brown become guilty after his midnight meeting in the woods ?
Correct answer: D. Hubris
- A. Atonement
- B. Catharsis
- C. Gullibility
- D. Hubris
Explanation
After the forest meeting, Goodman Brown assumes that he alone remains morally pure and condemns everyone else, revealing excessive pride or hubris. Gullibility is tempting because he accepts the devil’s revelations, but hubris better describes his moral self-regard.
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