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The Minister's Black Veil

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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The Minister's Black Veil

"The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne explores themes of secret sin and societal judgment through its main character, Reverend Mr. Hooper, who dons a black veil. Key characters include...

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The Minister's Black Veil

An allegory is a narrative where characters and events symbolize real-world concepts, often conveying moral themes. "The Minister's Black Veil" can be interpreted as an allegory, with Mr. Hooper...

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