Though much of
"" actually focuses on what unites humanity -- our inherently sinful natures as well
as our universal attempt to hide our true natures from others -- Mr. Hooper emerges as the sole
individual in his parish who is willing to acknowledge this truth.
Although
his congregation is uncomfortable with the veil from the moment they first see Mr. Hooper
wearing it, it is not until after his first sermon that they begin to understand what it
signifies.
The subject [of the sermon] had reference to
secret sin, and those sad mysteries which we hide from our nearest and dearest, and would fain
conceal from our own consciousness, even...
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