Paulits ambivalence in “Young Goodman Brown”, I agree with his idea that “Young Goodman Brown” is an example of ambivalence that all individuals could support. His amount of evidence and use of the definition of ambivalence help make his ideas clear to the reader. I liked how he connected how the Devil was offering Goodman Brown two promises. With my first reading, I didn't see it that way. I was confused with the “black mass” appearing above only directly above Goodman Brown (Hawthorne 174). I liked the choice of words Paulits used to describe what kind of character Goodman Brown is. He described him as a "hanging judge" which I agree suits Goodman Brown after the incident. Another good choice of words is when he calls Goodman Brown a “Generator.” The use of this word shows that Goodman Brown has the physiological capacity to have children, but does not contain the emotional capacity or compassion to care for and raise his children and be a good father. However, one concept I can't get past is the fact that after Goodman Brown went through his transformation journey, he still remained in Salem, married to Faith. He spent the rest of his life judging all citizens every day. Not only that he was constantly judging the town, but he also continued his married life with Faith and had children together. At the beginning of the story, Goodman Brown stated, “After this night I will cling to her skirts and follow her to heaven” (Hawthorne 168). Obviously towards the end of “Young Goodman Brown,” that's not how Goodman Brown feels about himself