Question

what is reverend hooper’s last message?

○ people should be afraid of him.

○ people should be afraid of each other and their sins.

○ people should visit the church daily.

○ people should attend sunday church without fail.

Explanation:

In "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Reverend Hooper's last message centers on the recognition of human sinfulness and the need for people to confront their own and others' sins. The option "People should be afraid of each other and their sins" aligns with the theme of sin and its impact on human relationships that Hooper's veil symbolizes and his final teachings convey. The other options (fear of him, daily church visits, mandatory Sunday church) do not reflect his core message about sin.

Answer:

B. People should be afraid of each other and their sins.