7 Jumping Jacks
Read the last line in paragraph 45. What does this mean?
He is dying!
In paragraph 46, the narrator describes Reverend Mr. Clark and the nurse using an appositive phrase. What does that mean? Restate in your own words how he describes the characters.
Reverend Clark .. shows where he lives and what he's like
The nurse... a long-time friend and not a hired helper who comes when someone is dying
the appositive phrases he uses to modify the saddest of all prisons explains the metaphor that Father Hooper had been living in an emotional prison because of his decision to wear the veil
Refer to paragraph 46. How does Elizabeth feel towards Mr. Hooper?
From paragraph 46, what does the veil mean/symbolize?
loneliness because it separated him from his beloved ones and he describes it as his saddest prisons (last 3-4 lines of paragraph 46)
Refer to paragraph 47, why do you think Elizabeth would have replaced the veil if it had fallen away?
Because she respects his wishes
After the funeral, Mr. Hooper attends a wedding. How does the veil affect the people at the wedding?
It overwhelmed others / they were horrified
(paragraph 21, last three lines from below)
Refer to paragraph 43. How does the ambiguity over why Mr. Hooper wears the veil affect the meaning of the story?
The uncertainty whether Mr. Hooper wears the veil because of a horrible sin he committed, because of sorrow, or for some other reason makes the story more complex and puts the reader in the same position as the people in Mr. Hooper's community.
Reread paragraph 29 and summarize it.
That the minister will wear the veil forever, and no one will see beneath it.
In page 277, the minister’s reaction to how his own image intensifies the suspense in the story. How so?
The minister's apparent hatred at seeing himself makes his wearing the veil even more mysterious and shocking (paragraph 21 , last 3 lines)
The deterioration of the minister’s relationship with Elizabeth is significant to the plot because it parallels the relationship the minister has with the church.
True or False?
False
How does Elizabeth try to persuade him into removing his veil?
By telling him that people are saying he sinned.
Refer to paragraph 43. What does the veil mean in this paragraph?
It is a preternatural (inexplicable) horror was interwoven with the threads of the black crape.
Find a personification in paragraph 21 and explain it.
Paragraph 21 the last sentence.
For the Earth, too, had on her Black Veil.
It personifies the Earth, darkness is referred to as the Earth's black veil.
From page 278, what is another aspect/hint of suspense in the story?
The woman's relationship to the minister as his fiancee builds the suspense because it means that she is close to him and she will make him tell us. The mystery will clear up.
The deterioration of the minister’s relationship with Elizabeth is significant to the plot because it illustrates the power the veil has over others.
True or False?
True
What does the congregation do to address the problem of the veil?
They send a small group to confront the minister. (However, they do not succeed)
Refer to paragraph 44, what do you think the black veil symbolizes?
It symbolizes sin. It is for people in agony for sin. (paragraph 44 line 4 &5)
Reread paragraph 27 and explain its symbolic meaning.
When we die, we will not be able to conceal truths.
Paragraph 44 gives us some details about the role Mr. Hooper played in political life. What can you infer about the role of the clergy in Puritan Massachusetts?
Mr. Hooper was called to perform the election sermon, which shows that they have authority and a powerful role in society
The deterioration of the minister’s relationship with Elizabeth is significant to the plot because it emphasizes their differences in their faith
True or False?
False
How do the villagers treat Mr. Hooper? (with reference to paragraph 43)
They avoid him or put themselves deliberately in front of him to show him that they are not scared.
What does the veil symbolize to the people of the church? (With reference to paragraph 23)
..The symbol of a fearful secret between him (Mr. Hooper ) and them.
p.278 paragraph 23 , 8 lines from below.
Cite pieces of evidence from the story that show Mr. Hooper’s obstinacy.
He responds to Elizabeth's first request by saying he will wear it until the hour comes, Elizabeth asks him again what he means by his words and he does not give a clear answer. The third, she asks him what affliction has happened to him and he avoids. The fourth and last thing, she says he is causing a scandal and he again avoids answering.
Paragraphs 31 and 34 give us an idea about the theme that Hawthorne is projecting in the story. What is the theme?
The phrases ' Ï perhaps like most mortals ' and 'what mortal might not do the same? '
connect the minister's reason for wearing his veil to all humanity, suggesting that everyone shares the minister's shame.
Why does the congregation send a deputation to talk to Mr. Hooper?
To ask him why he is wearing the veil