Mr Hooper Wore The Veil

For many years’ people have been using articles of clothing that have different meanings. Some cultures wrap their heads as a way of feeling bound to their culture. Other people wear merchandise that connects them to a group to be recognized as a part of that popular culture. Many people even get tattoos that represent their own struggle or burden. In this case, Mr. Hooper is wearing the veil to hold the burden of his own personal sins. This is apparent through the many ideals about the symbol of the veil that is interpreted through the different articles. Although nobody in the congregation knew why Mr. Hooper wore the veil, the people interpret the veil in many ways. In article One, Angie Fullin states "They no longer see his kindness or good heart. He opens his most significant sermon by

Hooper may be trying to make a firm statement. In article three, Searis West claims, "If not they would have continued to think that Reverends, Ministers, and Inspirational leaders don’t have flaws, nor do they make mistakes. What the Reverend did was outstandingly clever. He took the time to show his congregation that everyone may be hiding behind a secret sin, but still want to judge others as if they are perfect." By opening up that he has his own sins, a new message is revealed. A message that everyone is human and has done things that they deem a sinful action. The townspeople now realize that as a minister, he has his own sins and burdens that he shares. Although he is a man of God, he is still very human and has very human emotions as well. Continuing on, Mr. Hooper is not wearing the burdens of other people because he is trying to prove more than one point. By wearing a veil to hold other people's burdens he is making no statement. People are left to assume that he knows all of their sins when really, the situation is not that intricate. As stated before, Mr. Hooper is trying to prove that everyone is human, and that even he sins