Black Veil Symbolism

Have you ever seen a person wear something that makes you question why that person would wear such a thing? In The Minister’s Black Veil, a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Reverend Mr. Hooper is an excellent example to illustrate this case. I will be explaining about symbolism in things that people wear, whether it be a veil, flower, or anything else. I will also explain what I would wear to symbolize myself and how it would affect people around me, whether it be from a relative’s or stranger’s perspective. If you ever read The Minister’s Black Veil, you would already know where I’m getting at. In the short story, Reverend Mr. Hooper is a minister of the congregation who decides to wear a black veil that covers his eyes and nose …show more content…
Hooper wearing the black veil that symbolizes secret sin, it’s my turn to say what I would wear, what it symbolizes, and how people would react. If there is one thing that I would wear to represent myself for the rest of my life, it’s a black rose. By this, I don’t mean a black rose tattoo if that’s what you were thinking when you read this. No, what I mean is an actual black rose attached on my shirt. From a relative’s perspective, they probably not like the idea of me wearing a black rose. They probably might not accept it at first, but they might accept me for it if they do. From a stranger’s perspective, they’ll probably think about what’s wrong with me and why would I carry a rose that shows negative symbolism.To some people, black isn’t a color that has that many positive meaning. Usually, black is portrayed to be a negative color and is evil if you ever seen any fictional movies or death if you ever been in a funeral. They’ll probably avoid me simply because I wear a flower that is nothing but pitch black and not accept the reason why I’m wearing a black rose. Again, I have my reasons, and I will explain …show more content…
For starters, it is true that a black rose represents death and mourning, but to me, it is also a symbol of rebirth and rejuvenation. Half of me says that a black rose represents the end of old habits and begin new and fresh. It also sees this flower as a symbol of resistance and courage. I am courageous and can resist some negative events at certain times, but not all the time. But on the dark side of me, it sees this dark flower as a symbol of revenge and hatred. I know how it feels to be filled with rage and hatred, so a part of me sees this flower as a sign of vengeance and get back at others. Also as I mentioned, a black rose means death and mourning, and my dark side agrees with that. I mourn when a tragic event happens and I know that death will eventually strike the people I have cared about and also me. Half of me sees some positive symbolism within this rose of darkness, but half of me sees the negative symbolism within the same rose of