young good men brown

1)I think hawthornes reason behind writing this story was to show the reader how wierd life can be and how fast it can change.

2) at the begining of the story yes her name did go with her personality but as the story went on it was questionable

3)The pink ribbon signafies faith and her love for good men brown

4)young good men brown was dreaming because he says he ends up waking up in the woods 

5)The old man couldve been a relative that had passed away

6)I think the staff represents his mind and thoughts

7)I feel like he wouldve lost faith if he hadnt gone into the woods