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6. Build an argument that explains how certain a reader may be that Hawthorne knew of and understood the power of rhetoric. Choose specific passages from the text to support your claims. (This one is all about rhetorical analysis. You're welcome!)
Evidence of Hawthorne's understanding and mastery of rhetoric can be observed throughout almost the entirety of "The Minister's Black Veil". This is well exemplified in the opening of Hawthorne's story, where Hawthorne uses clever descriptions to highlight a contrast between a bright, cheery world, and a dark and mysterious one, where the conflict of the story has been introduced to both the audience and to the universe of the story. In the first paragraph, Hawthorne describes characters as "spruce bachelors", "pretty maidens", and "children with bright faces", all happily contemplating the joys and brightness of their lives. The mood quickly, masterfully, and effectively changes as soon as the character of Hooper is introduced, as his image alone causes the cheery, musical bell to "cease its summons". Hawthorne's mastery is further evidenced in a later part of the story, in which Hooper is nearing the end of a long, disturbing sermon. Throughout this passage, Hawthorne brilliantly sets a mood of determined, confident dreariness, specifically in his descriptions of Hooper's reactions to the noise and bustle that surrounds him. Hawthorne creates even more mystery and suspense when he asks a rhetorical question regarding Hooper's veil: "Did he seek to hide [his face] from the dread Being whom he was addressing?" With this simple rhetorical question, Hawthorne accomplishes quite a few things: he creates even more suspense, as now the audience knows that even the narrator is uncertain of Hooper's reasoning, while also furthering the audience's knowledge and understanding of Hooper's philosophy, in his usage of the term "dread Being" to presumably describe God.
7. Hawthorne was not a small critic of Transcendentalism, with its constant proddings for people to tap into the inner-light, and avoid conformity as individuals tap into Nature and the over-soul. How does Hawthorne seem to criticize the basic tenants of Transcendentalism with "The Minister's Black Veil"? What argument does Hawthorne seem to be most critical? Be sure to use specific pieces from the text to support your claims.
8. Finally: Hawthorne carefully avoids ever mentioning what Hooper has hidden. That said, from what you can tell, what is the most likely sin that the Reverend Hooper has committed? Explain the basis for your claim with solid argumentation. (Syllogism, enthymeme, logical reasoning).
6. Build an argument that explains how certain a reader may be that Hawthorne knew of and understood the power of rhetoric. Choose specific passages from the text to support your claims. (This one is all about rhetorical analysis. You're welcome!)
Evidence of Hawthorne's understanding and mastery of rhetoric can be observed throughout almost the entirety of "The Minister's Black Veil". This is well exemplified in the opening of Hawthorne's story, where Hawthorne uses clever descriptions to highlight a contrast between a bright, cheery world, and a dark and mysterious one, where the conflict of the story has been introduced to both the audience and to the universe of the story. In the first paragraph, Hawthorne describes characters as "spruce bachelors", "pretty maidens", and "children with bright faces", all happily contemplating the joys and brightness of their lives. The mood quickly, masterfully, and effectively changes as soon as the character of Hooper is introduced, as his image alone causes the cheery, musical bell to "cease its summons". Hawthorne's mastery is further evidenced in a later part of the story, in which Hooper is nearing the end of a long, disturbing sermon. Throughout this passage, Hawthorne brilliantly sets a mood of determined, confident dreariness, specifically in his descriptions of Hooper's reactions to the noise and bustle that surrounds him. Hawthorne creates even more mystery and suspense when he asks a rhetorical question regarding Hooper's veil: "Did he seek to hide [his face] from the dread Being whom he was addressing?" With this simple rhetorical question, Hawthorne accomplishes quite a few things: he creates even more suspense, as now the audience knows that even the narrator is uncertain of Hooper's reasoning, while also furthering the audience's knowledge and understanding of Hooper's philosophy, in his usage of the term "dread Being" to presumably describe God.
7. Hawthorne was not a small critic of Transcendentalism, with its constant proddings for people to tap into the inner-light, and avoid conformity as individuals tap into Nature and the over-soul. How does Hawthorne seem to criticize the basic tenants of Transcendentalism with "The Minister's Black Veil"? What argument does Hawthorne seem to be most critical? Be sure to use specific pieces from the text to support your claims.
8. Finally: Hawthorne carefully avoids ever mentioning what Hooper has hidden. That said, from what you can tell, what is the most likely sin that the Reverend Hooper has committed? Explain the basis for your claim with solid argumentation. (Syllogism, enthymeme, logical reasoning).