Hawthorne And Oconnor
Flannery O'Connor stated in relation to Nathaniel Hawthorn: "I feel more of a kinship with him than any other American Writer." This kinship is well deserved when considering all the similarities between these two authors. Both authors use central literary symbols to strengthen the story and the meaning behind it. Along with similarities in tone and theme these authors differ greatly when it comes to the style of their writings. Despite all the differences it is the central literary symbol of the black veil and the wooden leg that tie these stories together much like the kinship felt between them authors.
Hawthorn's "The Ministers black Veil" revolved entirely around the central literary symbol (the black veil over the minister's face). The black veil was the focus of the entire story, barely one paragraph went with out went with out the mention of the black veil. The veil is a direct symbol for the mask we use to cover up the secret sin that we all have. "
You [the minister] hide......
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