What religion do the charaters practice in "The Minister's black veil" Why do Dark Romantic authors use this setting often?

Question

Please provide a quote from the story that answers the question, then explain why the quote you chose answers the question.

Asked by Devon W #468733 on 10/9/2015 6:21 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/9/2015 9:09 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/9/2015 9:09 PM

The people in the story are Puritans, a religion often depicted because of its rules and severe punishments to those who sin.

The Minster's Black Veil