In line 177-181, two mourners comment that they imagined Mr.Hooper and the deceased young woman walking hand and hand in spirit. What larger meaning might this image have?

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The Minister's BLack Veil by Hawthrone.

Asked by sharon m #277853 on 9/11/2013 1:25 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/23/2013 6:41 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 9/23/2013 6:41 AM

The larger meaning alludes to the fact that Mr Hooper moves like a man who is dead in spirit.

The Minister's Black Veil