LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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they think it means them harm
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they have no explination
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it remind them of his sinfulness
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they think he’s had a terrible accident
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why does Mr. Hooper’s sudden adoption of a black veil make his congregation uneasy? They think he means them harm. It reminds them of his sinfulness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: In The Minister’s Black Veil, the congregation first responds with surprise and discomfort to Mr. Hooper’s veil.
Detailed explanation-3: -in his arrival Mr. Hooper still was wearing the same veil. for this cause this brought a deeper gloom to the wedding, as if it was a funeral. the villagers were discomfort by the presences of the black veil, since weddings are cheerful and & a black veil will sure bring gloom to the event.
Detailed explanation-4: -In what ways does the veil affect Mr. Hooper’s relationship with his congregation? They begin to distrust Hooper, they gossip about him and think he is holding back a secret.
Detailed explanation-5: -Hooper is showing that he committed a sin and he wear the black veil as a way to say everyone wears a mask. The congregation is confused at why he wears the black veil, though everyone is afraid of how he’ll react if they ask him. The townspeople in the Ministers Black Veil are the important for finding out the theme.