to the pews on each side and bowed as he passed his oldest parishioner, a white-haired great grandsire, who occupied an armchair in the centre of the aisle. It was strange to observe how slowly this venerable man became conscious of something singular in the appearance of his pastor. He seemed not fully to partake of the prevailing wonder till Mr. Hooper had ascended the stairs and showed himself in the pulpit, face to face with his congregation except for the black veil. That mysterious emblem was never once withdrawn. It shook with his measured breath as he gave out the psalm, it threw its obscurity between him and the holy page as he read the Scriptures, and while he prayed the veil lay heavily on his uplifted countenance. Did he seek to hide it from the dread Being whom he was addressing?

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Use the passage from “The Minister’s Black Veil” to answer the question.

How does the author simultaneously develop the themes of hidden sin and underlying guilt in the passage?

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Responses

by using sensory language to capture the emotional experience of Mr. Hooper upon his arrival at the church
by using sensory language to capture the emotional experience of Mr. Hooper upon his arrival at the church

by contrasting the terrifying nature of Mr. Hooper's appearance with his persuasive style of speaking
by contrasting the terrifying nature of Mr. Hooper's appearance with his persuasive style of speaking

by examining the role of the congregation to highlight the importance of forgiveness
by examining the role of the congregation to highlight the importance of forgiveness

by emphasizing the growing unease among the congregation at Mr. Hooper's appearance and the message of his sermon
by emphasizing the growing unease among the congregation at Mr. Hooper's appearance and the message of his sermon

Answer 1

The correct response is:

by emphasizing the growing unease among the congregation at Mr. Hooper's appearance and the message of his sermon.

In the passage, the author illustrates how Mr. Hooper's appearance and the black veil create a sense of unease among his congregation. This unease reflects the underlying themes of hidden sin and guilt, as the veil serves as a symbol of the secrets and moral failings that the congregation may harbor, making them uncomfortable in the presence of their pastor. The congregation's reaction to the veil and Hooper's solemn demeanor further emphasizes their own hidden feelings of guilt and the disquieting nature of confronting such introspection.