The Minister’s Black Veil Literary Guide (1st Paragraph p. 299) Drawing Inferences – What is the mood in Milford? What is the villagers’ attitude toward going to service? (1st Paragraph p. 299) Historical Connections: Puritan Meetinghouse – In Puritan times church was held in a building called the meetinghouse, which had high boxed pews and seating around the outside walls. Dominating the pews was the parson’s, or minister’s, pulpit where he stood to preach. This pulpit was reached by a small flight of stairs. (4th Paragraph p. 300) Understanding Archaisms – How would we say a certainty” today? “of (5th Paragraph p. 300) Symbol – The black veil is the central symbol of the story. In itself it is nothing more than “two folds of crape.” To find its significance, however, you must ask two questions as you read: (1) How does the veil affect the congregation’s view of Mr. Hooper? And (2) How does it affect his view of the world? (5th Paragraph p. 300) Identifying the Main Idea – How does the veil physically affect Mr. Hooper’s view of the world? As you read, see what evidence in the text you can find to confirm or refute the idea that Mr. Hooper’s attitude toward the world is also darkened by the veil. (Paragraph’s 6-11 p. 300) Interpreting – How does the congregation react to Mr. Hooper’s appearance in the veil? Remember that the wearing of a veil can signify both the mourning and the shame of the wearer. Given this, why might the veil make the congregation so uncomfortable? (Paragraph 9 p. 300) Drawing Inferences – Why might Mr. Hooper have put on the black veil?
The Minister’s Black Veil Literary Guide (1st Paragraph – p. 299) Drawing Inferences What is the mood in Milford? What is the villagers’ attitude toward going to service? (1st Paragraph – p. 299) Historical Connections: Puritan Meetinghouse In Puritan times church was held in a building called the meetinghouse, which had high boxed pews and seating around the outside walls. Dominating the pews was the parson’s, or minister’s, pulpit where he stood to preach. This pulpit was reached by a small flight of stairs. (4th Paragraph – p. 300) Understanding Archaisms How would we say “of a certainty” today? (5th Paragraph – p. 300) Symbol The black veil is the central symbol of the story. In itself it is nothing more than “two folds of crape.” To find its significance, however, you must ask two questions as you read: (1) How does the veil affect the congregation’s view of Mr. Hooper? And (2) How does it affect his view of the world? (5th Paragraph – p. 300) Identifying the Main Idea How does the veil physically affect Mr. Hooper’s view of the world? As you read, see what evidence in the text you can find to confirm or refute the idea that Mr. Hooper’s attitude toward the world is also darkened by the veil. (Paragraph’s 6-11 – p. 300) Interpreting How does the congregation react to Mr. Hooper’s appearance in the veil? Remember that the wearing of a veil can signify both the mourning and the shame of the wearer. Given this, why might the veil make the congregation so uncomfortable? (Paragraph 9 – p. 300) Drawing Inferences Why might Mr. Hooper have put on the black veil?
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