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

Question

Which line from the passage supports the theme of underlying guilt?

(1 point)
Responses

"So sensible were the audience of some unwonted attribute in their minister that they longed for a breath of wind to blow aside the veil, almost believing that a stranger’s visage would be discovered, though the form, gesture and voice were those of Mr. Hooper."
"So sensible were the audience of some unwonted attribute in their minister that they longed for a breath of wind to blow aside the veil, almost believing that a stranger’s visage would be discovered, though the form, gesture and voice were those of Mr. Hooper."

"On a nearer view it seemed to consist of two folds of crape, which entirely concealed his features except the mouth and chin, but probably did not intercept his sight further than to give a darkened aspect to all living and inanimate things."
"On a nearer view it seemed to consist of two folds of

Answer 1

The line that best supports the theme of underlying guilt is:

"So sensible were the audience of some unwonted attribute in their minister that they longed for a breath of wind to blow aside the veil, almost believing that a stranger’s visage would be discovered, though the form, gesture and voice were those of Mr. Hooper."

This line indicates that the audience perceives something strange or unsettling about Mr. Hooper, suggesting that there is a hidden guilt or secret that lies beneath the surface, represented by the veil.