The Minister's Black Veil: A Paradigm Group

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joetavious4135
joetavious4135
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High School - 11th Grade

What is the reason that the townspeople react so strongly to the veil?

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Posted by joetavious4135 on Tuesday January 27, 2009 at 5:33 PM and tagged with react, reason, the minister's black veil: a paradigm, veil.

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  1. shannonsuddath
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    While they are unable to pinpoint their exact reason for uneasiness, Minister Hooper finds himself in a self imposed exile from the company of his fellow man once he assumes the veil.  It seems at first that they are uncomfortable with this new appearance and fear what it is he hides.  If we believe Minister Hooper's dying words, then it is symbolic of secret sin that lies in the hearts of all man; therefore, if they shudder at the sight of the veil it is their own secret sin that they are reminded of and fear the revelation of in their own life. 

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    Posted by shannonsuddath on Tuesday January 27, 2009 at 6:38 PM