Essays on The Minister's Black Veil

Facing Inner Demons “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne is about an old minister who through his own inner demons hopes to teach his community how to live with theirs. The story begins with Mr. Hooper, the church’s minister, entering service with a mysterious…

Unveiling the Minister The short story, “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is a gripping and tragic story, describing the life of a preacher named Mr. Hooper after he places a black veil on his head. For the majority of the story, Mr. Hooper…

“The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne tells the story of a reverend called Mr. Hooper who wears a black veil over his which “concealed his features, except for the mouth and chin (1312). Mr. Hooper was known to be a “good preacher” but was…