Final answer:
The pink ribbons in Faith's hair symbolize innocence and purity, as typically interpreted in literary contexts like Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Young Goodman Brown', and should not be confused with modern associations like breast cancer awareness. The correct answer is option: D faith and purity.
Step-by-step explanation:
The pink ribbons in Faith’s hair are often interpreted as symbols representing innocence and purity. Given the context in which they are most commonly discussed, particularly in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story 'Young Goodman Brown,' the ribbons can signify Faith's purity and her husband's personal faith in her goodness as well as in a higher moral authority.
While pink ribbons have a modern association with breast cancer awareness, within literary contexts, they are more likely to be a metaphor for qualities like innocence, as opposed to a direct reference to health or awareness causes.