and surety of the Puritan community as a refuge
             from the sin of the rest of the world.
             There is certainly irony in the fact that it is the most pious church people who
             appear at the evil gathering in the forest. Upon entering the forest he is suspicious of
             every rock and tree, thinking something evil will jump out at him. When he finally does
             meet someone on the trail, who appears to be of evil origin, he feels confident that he can
             refuse any temptations. This evil person makes several advances and Goodman refuses.
             This makes Goodman feel strong until they pass the old woman who Young Goodman
             Brown recognized when he exclaims "That old woman taught me my catechism!"(pg.
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