“The Minister’s Black Veil A Parable”.ppt

“The Minister’s Black Veil: A Parable” Parable: a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson. Vocabulary TREMULOUS: characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness Synonyms: tremors, trembling, shaking, quivering Situations in which one would have a tremulous appearance? Pulled over by police Asking a girl out Pop quiz! Inferential Reading “…and while he prayed, the veil lay heavily on his uplifted countenance. Did he seek to hide it from the dread Body whom he was addressing?” QUESTION: What can we infer about how the viewed God by the underlined passage? Possible responses: The fear God The see God as one who delivers punishment They see God as one who is angry, in a bad mood, frightening, awe-inspiring (some synonyms) Inferential Reading “…[the veil] hides a face which I am always glad to look upon. Come, good sir, let the sun shine from behind the cloud.” QUESTION: What can we infer about Elizabeth’s feelings towards Mr. Hooper in this passage? Possible Responses: She loves him She wants to see his face She thinks he’ll find happiness being himself again She wants him to remove guilt and seek forgiveness or salvation What could “sun” and “cloud” symbolize? Inferential Reading After reading this story, what is portrayed as the overall tone of the Puritans? Jot down three adjectives that describe the Puritans. Possible responses: Stern Unhappy Pessimistic God-fearing Judgmental Themes What religious lesson might Hawthorne be teaching in this story? Possible responses: Sin separates us from God … and others Themes What social lesson might Hawthorne be teaching in this story? Possible responses: We all have barriers in side us. Comprehension What kind of minister is Mr. Hooper before wearing the black veil? Possible responses: Good Respected Comprehension While wearing a veil, Mr. Hooper seems to have influence over a certain group of people in his congregation. What g