His journey into the forest specifically represents to Brown a temporary breaking point in the relationships as seen when he states, "After this one night, I'll cling to her [his wife, Faith] skirts and follow her to heaven". (Hawthorne) Followers affiliated with a sect of the Christian faith often find themselves justifying their sinful behavior by promising God that it will be a solo occurrence... displayed 300 characters
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Brown genuinely desires to flee from the journey with the Devil. He endures the exposure of truth that the deacons and selectmen of his village which he previously held in high regard traveled the same path in which he was on; and the discovery that Goody Cloyse, the woman who had taught him his catechism, is a witch does not influence his determination to turn back: "What if a wretched old woman do choose to go to the devil when I thought she was going to heaven: is that any reason why I should quit my dear Faith and go after her?" (Hawthorne) His naivety and innocence convinces him at this time that he will return to town with a clear conscious and live life "so purely and sweetly now, in the arms of Faith!" (Hawthorne)
As he travels deeper into the forest towards the Witches Sabbath, Brown calls three times to Faith for help, and it is not until he notices the pink ribbon from Faith's cap fluttering from the sky and caught on a branch of a tree that he discards all hope, calling out "My Faith is gone" (Hawthorne)... displayed 300 characters
