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What is the purpose of the ministers black veil

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the showing of ones secret sin and how terrible a human can be

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In this way, the major theme of the story is developed; that is, it is suggested that everyone wears a black veil, that everyone has a secret sin or sorrow that is hidden from all others. Everyone could, like the Reverend Mr. Hooper, cover his face with a black veil.
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