Use the passage from “The Minister’s Black Veil” to answer the question.

Question

Use the passage from “The Minister’s Black Veil” to answer the question.

How does the author simultaneously develop the themes of hidden sin and underlying guilt in the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

by using sensory language to capture the emotional experience of Mr. Hooper upon his arrival at the church
by using sensory language to capture the emotional experience of Mr. Hooper upon his arrival at the church

by emphasizing the growing unease among the congregation at Mr. Hooper's appearance and the message of his sermon
by emphasizing the growing unease among the congregation at Mr. Hooper's appearance and the message of his sermon

by contrasting the terrifying nature of Mr. Hooper's appearance with his persuasive style of speaking
by contrasting the terrifying nature of Mr. Hooper's appearance with his persuasive style of speaking

by examining the role of the congregation to highlight the importance of forgiveness
by examining the role of the congregation to highlight the importance of forgiveness

Answer 1

by emphasizing Mr. Hooper's physical transformation with the introduction of the black veil, symbolizing hidden sin, while also showing the emotional turmoil and guilt he feels by refusing to remove it despite the unease it creates among the congregation. This juxtaposition highlights the themes of hidden sin and underlying guilt in the passage.