LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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They worshiped him and rejoiced.
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The children attacked him for his devilish appearance.
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They stopped their games and ran away.
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screamed so loud all the windows in the town broke
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Detailed explanation-1: -What did the children do the first time they saw Mr. Hooper with the black veil? They worshiped him and rejoiced.
Detailed explanation-2: -The townspeople were scared and curious as to why he wore a veil over his face. They were also confused and thought he may be going insane.
Detailed explanation-3: -When he is confronted about it, Hooper tells them that they should not be scared by his veil alone, because when he looks at them, they are all wearing black veils too. Having shocked everyone around him with this enigmatic announcement, Hooper dies, with the black veil still covering his face.
Detailed explanation-4: -The story begins when Mr. Hooper stands before his congregation in a small Puritan town. The people are shocked to see, however, that Mr. Hooper is wearing a veil over the top half of his face.