Young Goodman Brown and Other Hawthorne Short Stories
Wat effect does the veil have on Mr.Hooper's outlook?
In the minister black veil
In the minister black veil
Mr. Hooper becomes the symbol of sin and atonement. He becomes a Christ-figure of sorts carrying not only his own sins but the sins that the town has projected onto him. Mr. Hooper becomes less himself and more a martyr to his cause, suffering to atone for himself and for others as well.