Minister's Black Veil Parable

In the parable The Minister’s Black Veil, there are clearly signs of American Romanticism. The key aspect discussed in the parable is that everyone is so focused on the reason why the minister has a black veil on when they should be focused on their own veil. The central theme of the parable is focus on yourself before you judge others for who they are. The Minister is explained and illustrated with examples of american romanticism. The characteristics of an American romanticism character is defined to be as aesthetic and logical; it also focuses on the abstract side of the English language.
Mr. Hooper is defined as a romantic character because his concept is artistic and philosophical; it also focuses on imagination and emotions. In this essay, Hawthorne uses the Puritan image of original sin, using the veil as a representation of a "secret sin", but the essential sinful nature of all people. The definition of Mr. Hooper is given to us as the “secret sin”, the sin everyone has yet no one admits; making him a romantic character. Mr. Hooper wearing the physical black veil makes the sin the physical representation of the “secret sin”.
The key aspect discussed in the essay is the black veil which represents the …show more content…
Furthermore, each of us hide behind a symbolic veil to hide our sins. In addition, people should be less concerned of others sins and attend to redemption for their own sins. The black veil represents the “secret sin”. Mr. Hoopers secret sin could have been adultery. This could be represented the secret sin that all people could carry in their hearts. The black veil is a symbol of secret sin and the darkness of humanity. People end up finding out sooner or later. You cannot hide your secret sins. In conclusion, the minister is to carry the sorrows of sin committed by others like Jesus died for our sins. Ultimately, The sins of humanity is the greatest sin which society hides and