The Minister's Black Veil

The Minister's Black Veil is an intriguing tale, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, that delves into the mystery and psychological complexity of guilt, sins, social judgement and humanity. The readers are introduced to the quiet, rather typical Puritan town, where the Reverend Mr Hooper causes a stir among the locals by suddenly choosing to wear a black veil, which shrouds his face entirely except his mouth and chin, and refuses to take it off.