Here is the supplement for this week:
In many aspects, this illustration resembles Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Minister’s Black Veil”. What stands out at a first glance of the image is the figure standing in the center. This figure is a representation of the minister, which is a completely black and dark figure. On this figure, is a veil covering the face, which Mr. Hooper and the figure use the veil to isolate himself from society. Behind the larger figure, are the representations of the townspeople. If one looks closely enough, the facial expressions of the townspeople depict the characteristics of the “minister” figure. The figures in the image appear to be scornful of the larger figure, such as one of the figures has her back turned away while her head is looking over towards the figure in disgust. This image depicts how in the story Mr. Hooper knows that he is not accepted in society. In the story, Mr. Hooper tells society is changing, and which creates him to voluntarily isolate himself. Overall, this image is in two shades: black and white. These two shades relate to the society portrayed in the story, where being accepted and strong morals are vital. However, the dark figure and Mr. Hooper are rejected and alienated secretly as a bizarre and unethical human living in a seventeenth century society.
Allison, an ulitimatedecepticon
This picture is EXACTLY right for The Minister's Black Veil. The colors show how the townspeople - who are white - shun Mr. Hooper - in black - because of the veil he wears. He also appears much taller than the rest, giving him a larger than life sort of feel; as the preacher, Mr. Hooper has a power over his parishioners. Once he wears the black veil, he gets even more power because the townspeople feel like he can see into the deepest, darkest parts of their souls, that he can see their black veils, their secret sins.
ReplyDeleteAgain, this is a great picture, Allison! Thanks for sharing. :-)
-Maria >.<