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A 6 page paper which examines the story’s theme as well as the uses of irony and symbolism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The author quickly established himself from other nineteenth-century authors for his mastery at conveying moralistic messages through metaphoric images. Protagonists are often met with perplexing ethical dilemmas, and
must carry the burden of the collective sins bequeathed by Puritan forefathers. As a product of an unforgiving Calvinist religion, Nathaniel Hawthorne was frequently caught in the crossfire between
good and evil, a conflict expressed in the themes, symbols, images and characters featured in the 1836 short story, "The Ministers Black Veil." In this compelling short story, the major
emphasis is on the interpretation of sin, and how it is considered differently if it can actually be "seen" by the naked eye. There are co-dependent themes of conformity
and social isolation which fuel the tale. Without offering any explanation to his parishioners, Reverend Hooper begins sporting a black veil, much to their dismay. The congregation members
waste little time in voicing uneasiness and disapproval. The veil disturbs the conformity of the rigid Puritan community, and this difference is immediately perceived as a threat to the
status quo. Furthermore, it separates Hooper from everyone, and proves to be an impenetrable wall of isolation. The longer Reverend Hooper wears the veil, the more the animosity
and isolation intensifies, and suffers what Professor Rita K. Gollin refers to as "the penalties of isolation (Nathaniel Hawthorne 1804-1864). It distinguishes him from humanity just as a theological
vocation separates ministers from parishioners. Ministers are expected to be God-like in behavior, above the temptations of sin. But they are also human beings and desire to be
regarded as such. As the isolation represented by the veil continues to serve as an obstacle to human interaction, the disposition of Reverend Hooper becomes more gloomy and melancholy.
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