LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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the characters are fictitious
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it is based on a bible story
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moral themes are crucially important
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the lesson is plainly stated at the end
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Detailed explanation-1: -The black veil worn by Hooper is a sort of constant parable, a piece of theatre to remind his parishioners of their own sins. Rather than being a straightforward piece of concealment, the veil actually acts like a sort of mirror, reflecting their own sins back at them by inviting them to contemplate its symbolism.
Detailed explanation-2: -The moral of “The Minister’s Black Veil” is that secret sins separates people from those around them. In the story, Minister Hooper begins to wear a dark veil that covers his face. The veil represents secret sin and causes people to avoid him.
Detailed explanation-3: -Morality: Hawthorne’s use of Hooper’s veil teaches that whether we face it or not, we all sin and must accept what we have done, because judgment will come for everyone. Hooper decides to represent hidden sin and guilt in a literal way to reach out to his followers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Its primary theme is secret sin, which is symbolized by the veil that Mr. Hooper wears. We learn at the end that the veil actually suggests that we all have secret sins.