The Minister's Black Veil Questions on Fear
The Minister's Black Veil
What does "pale-faced congregation" mean in "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne?
The "pale-faced congregation" in "The Minister's Black Veil" symbolizes the fear and introspection triggered by Mr. Hooper's black veil. The congregation's reaction reveals their anxiety and...
The Minister's Black Veil
What three faults symbolized by the townspeople does Hawthorne highlight in "The Minister's Black Veil"?
The narrator describes the minister and his veil in the opening of the story. The minister's congregation is offended by his veil and wonders why he wears it. Mr. Hooper says that his veil represents...
The Minister's Black Veil
Why does the black veil cause more fear at the wedding than at the funeral?
The black veil causes more fear at the wedding than at the funeral because it is incongruous with the joyful nature of a wedding. At the funeral, the veil is a fitting symbol of mourning and the...