I think Clayton’s theories pointing out specific characters and plot points definitely apply to this story. Clayton has an in depth perception of how the story went, practically a philosophically sociological view, I like his aspect and explanation or notion on what the hidden meaning and analysis was. Revendred Hooper had his puritan followers believe that guilt and sin were okay if you keep them hidden from you family and community. In this story Hooper was in denial of is black veil and doesn't want to face the fact that he wears one. He basically finds comfort in the sin/darkness, shame he wears as a black veil while wearing a black veil. It's a conflict of settling and not redeeming himself for the guilt-ridden, dark, and secretive sins he wears above his head. Everything unraveled as Reverend Mr. Clark pointed out how it wasn’t godly nor puritan like to wear these black veils, that everyone needs to purify/redeem themselves, and take off these black veils of darkness. The followers before Reverend Mr. Clark spoke up or pointed this out, felt a sense of estranged settling confort by not mentioning the pink elephant in the room because the black veil that the Reverend Hooper wore made it okay for all the other people to wear their black veil.
Yes, I totally agree with Clayton's assessment -- that Hawthorne's main point is that humanity hides behind a veil. I agree on how how humans hide from behind a veil and they think it's okay. I also think this is a another good example of diffusion of responsibility, everyone following the leader and no one is to be blamed for the mere fact that everyone is wearing the veil including their reverend (which turns into their society's norm).
All humans, at least in this planet, have a little tiny part of them that live a secret, sinful side. I believe is a balance of that makes humans human and part of it is sin but it's you going out with a purity. Without sin they're in there is no use for charity are for a redemption and for the greater good there needs to be a balance like the moon and the sun darken night it has to be for humans to get maintain their sanity.
Human nature needs a stability, balance, and questions to fit answers that they stumble upon throughout their lifetime. Sometimes we look at religion as guide on how to place our puzzle full of Q&A together, in order to find the true purpose of why we are here on earth and find peace on where we go there after. Everyone has a reason and plays a part with their life for the overall purpose of life itself. I also want to point out the circle of life and how humanity and human nature evolved.
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I agree that Clayton's perception is very deep. I enjoyed reading the passage as well. Reverend Hooper was guilty over whatever act he did.
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I think minister Hooper was trying to show everyone that they were also guilty of sins just like he was. He was just open about it, instead of pretending to be perfect.
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I think Hooper was trying to preach through his actions initially. With all the commotion he created he then explained to his fiancee but in doing so she was able to realize her own hidden sin in my opinion and understanding. I agree the human nature needs a balance and it is up to the person to come to grips with how they handle their own convictions or hidden sin. Good post!
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