"Minister's Black Veil" Discussion Questions for 11/21

If you didn’t participate verbally in class today, you must put your answer in writing.

Answer your group's discussion question:

• What is the significance of line 195, “For the Earth, too, had a black veil”?
• In lines 345-365, how the does the veil benefit Mr. Hooper’s role as a minister?
• What themes do Mr. Hooper’s last words and the final image of the story suggest?
• What is the purpose of the symbolism of the black veil?

Anyone is allowed to comment. In addition, you can comment on other's comments and keep the discussion going.

Good luck!

Shortest Story/Poem

Ernest Hemingway is claimed to have written one of the

Hemingway/Wikipedia

shortest stories ever. It's not sure if it was him or if his story was original (which really it isn't if Wikipedia is to be believed), but the story itself is pretty powerful - and in just 33 characters:

For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.

Is this a story? If so, what is it about?

"The Minister's Black Veil" - 11/19 Discussion Questions

Here are today's discussion question:

• How would you characterize the townspeople based on their reactions to the minister’s veil?
• Read lines 63-98. Analyze the selection and cite evidence that helps convey a possible theme.

Answer the questions in the comment field below if you didn't participate verbally.