Does the Puritans’ strict moral code and emphasis on the...

Does the Puritans’ strict moral code and emphasis on the sinfulness of humankind foster undue suspicion and distrust or is it justifiable given their situation? Using â€Å"The Black Veil† or â€Å"Young Goodman† Give evidence supporting one of the two positions. The puritan strict moral code does not justify the actions taken in Young Goodman Brown and the Black Veil. Even though Goodman Brown and Mr. Hooper feel guilty about their actions, the emphasis on the sinfulness fosters distrust towards the community and influences suspicion on the suspicions of others. Men were worried mainly about people’s opinions. They are experiencing reluctance being in public, despite the fact that they were welcomed. As mentioned previously Goodman Brown as†¦show more content†¦However there is no specification about what happened to Mr. Hooper in The Black Veil, which affected on his decision to wear the black veil. I interpret the veil as a wall that separates minister from the rest of the real world. Mr. Hooper did something and now he awfully repents about that. To wear this veil is the only valid way to be on his own and be able to sink deeply in his concerns and thoughts. Mr. Hooper’s desire is to be separated from community mentally, but not physically. Once Goodman Brown is forsed to go further and stick to the plan after several attempts to quit, two men meet an old lady, who was Goody Cloyse, on the road. Goodman recognizes her, he knows her as a woman, who helps to young people to learn the bible. The feeling of shame born in his mind. He considered Goody to be a perfect image for Puritans like himself. After the traveler and Goodman Brown met the old woman, Goodman felt pressure for not following his heart and belief, but the traveler kept provoking him to do not stop and go on. There is no doubt it was extremely hard for young man to get away with all the thoughts that were on his mind at that moment; but finally he rises against the evil and decides to take a break on the rock. The traveler does not want to stop so he just leaves the man on his own to rest and think. After some time, Goodman Brown hears voices approaching. He tries