The Minister's Black Veil and Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Comparing the two literary works "black veil of the minister" and "event of the life of a slave girl" are the two stories that had the greatest influence on me from our designated reading. Interestingly, these stories were written in the mid 1850 's. The previous reading focused on our sin, but the latter focused on slavery. Sin and slavery seems to be two problems that once eroded this country. Some people may argue that it will. In my opinion, prejudice, discrimination, and sin still exist in the United States.

Black Veil, Minister of Nathaniel Hawthorne, by "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a story about pastor Hooper's life. The reader became familiar with the hero at an important moment in his life and decided to wear a black veil on his face. At the beginning of the story there is a black veil of Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Nathaniel Hawthorne embodies the hidden sins that all of us are hiding. Pastor Hooper wore a black veil in this story and never took it off. He saw a secret sinful self hidden in the dark by anyone. Wearing a veil, Hooper dramaizes isolation that is experienced by everyone

Minister 's black veil alienation "Nasaniel Hawthorn' s Black Veil" is a story about a pastor alienated by its appearance. Pastor Hooper is a respected missionary and he became friends with the citizens until one day and his face "showed a black veil containing two crepes and completely hid his character, except for the mouth and chin "(Hawthorne 253). Since that day, he has been alienated socially and physically.

Nathaniel Hawthorn 's black veil is an example of American Gothic. Its main theme is a secret sin that symbolizes the veil that Mr. Hooper wore. We finally learned that the veil actually shows that all of us are committing a secret crime. Only Mr. Hooper is ready to promote him. The fear of veil made Mr. Hooper a more effective minister as he began to work with fear rather than awe.

When a small town Puritan minister wears a black veil covering his face and refuses to take off it for the remainder of his life his parish will have an ominous atmosphere. This seemingly benign behavior does not cause a panic, but his parish regards this behavior as a threatening sign. His fiancés suspended their involvement and the dying criminal claimed that he was the only minister who could redeem them. Hawthorne used symbolism and an extended metaphor to create a fable that transcends written pages. The Minister 's Black Beer is written in Gothic style and unforgettable tone, challenges the idea of ​​good and evil, and examines the value of personal truth and self - sacrifice. Veil is a symbol of repentance, morality, sin, and deep doubt about human conscience. The minister's parish believe that veil is a reflection of their inner self. Veil represents the original crime of accusing everyone