Mr Hooper's Black Veil Analysis
Mr. Hooper’s black veil raises suspicion upon the town. Mr. Hooper’s black veil is a “symbol for the sins mankind hides within”. Mr. Hooper never reveals his face from the veil, his sins are staying hidden behind the veil whether it is physical or mentally there. Nathaniel Hawthorne sends a message in this story and an important life lesson. Mr. Hooper is hiding his sins behind the veil.
In the story it states that when Mr. Hooper walks into the congregation he draws a tremendous amount of attention to himself. Some are wondering if he is wearing the veil to bring out the sin in his eyes or symbolizing that he knows everyone’s sins. In reality, Mr. Hooper wears the sin to teach everyone that it’s okay to have hidden secrets and sins that no
In the story it states that when Mr. Hooper walks into the congregation he draws a tremendous amount of attention to himself. Some are wondering if he is wearing the veil to bring out the sin in his eyes or symbolizing that he knows everyone’s sins. In reality, Mr. Hooper wears the sin to teach everyone that it’s okay to have hidden secrets and sins that no