The Minister's Black Veil Questions on Metaphor
The Minister's Black Veil
What does Poe's reference to a "crime of dark dye" imply in "The Minister's Black Veil"?
The "crime of dark dye" is the adultery committed by Reverend Hooper, who wears a black veil to hide his shame.
The Minister's Black Veil
What is Hawthorne's argument in "The Minister's Black Veil" and what three rhetorical devices does he use?
Hawthorne argues that everyone harbors secret sins, and by hiding them, people are not truly honest with each other. This theme is illustrated through the minister's black veil, symbolizing hidden...