Dark Romanticism

What is tone in literature?

• The author's attitude towards the subject

• The feelings and emotions of reader based on text evidence.

• The symbolism present in a story.

• A story that teaches a lesson.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is mood in literature?

• The feelings and emotions of reader based on text evidence.

• The way that an author uses symbols in a text.

• The author's attitude towards the subject.

• The lesson that is taught in a short story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following is NOT an example of Dark Romanticism?

• Nature is dark and mysterious.

• People are sinful.

• Supernatural elements.

• Positive about human potential.

In what way does the idea of sin impact the characters in "The Minster's Black Veil"?

• People are not sinners ever.

• Only some people sin in their lives.

• The parishioners believe that Mr. Hooper can now see their darkest sins and become paranoid.

• The main characters learn that they are all being judged by God.

What is the climax of "The Minster's Black Veil"?

• When Hooper was placed in his coffin with the veil.

• When Mr. Hooper refuses to take the mask off on his death bed.

• When Elizabeth has a conversation with Hooper about the veil.

• When Hooper first appears in the veil.

Why does Mr. Hooper refuse to remove the mask?

• He feels like the town has judged him and they do not deserve to see his face.

• He is extremely afraid of contracting influenza from the town.

• He is fearful that his sins will be exposed to the town.

• He wants to teach the lesson that ALL people wear masks their entire lives.

What does the black veil symbolize?

• The shame of the entire town.

• The shame of Mr. Hooper.

• The secret sin that is within everyone.

• Funerals

What does Mister Hooper believe about sin?

• He believes that ALL people have secret sin.

• He believes that NO people have secret sin.

• He believes that SOME people have secret sin.

• He believes that only God can judge him.

What is the setting of "The Minster's Black Veil"?

• England- During the Plague

• Midwest- During the Industrial Revolution.

• California- During the Dust Bowl.

• New England 1600s Puritan village

Infer: How did Father Hooper feel at the end of the story?

• Based on text evidence, he was angry about the parishioners not learning the lesson.

• Based on text evidence, he felt happy at the end of the story. He reached the end and still held true to what he wanted

• Based on text evidence, he was optimistic about the town learning the lesson.

• Based on text evidence, he was sad that he was dying so long.