Rosie Charles
AP ENG III
The Minister’s Black Veil
In the story of The Minister’s Black Veil, the writing theme is typical of any gothic short story. In each and everyone, there is always something that is out of the ordinary and eerie. Also, what I have noticed with the Gothic style of writing is that most things start out perfect: too perfect. Not only does this short story follow the guidelines for gothic themed stories, it also appeals to the rhetoric triangle.
The very first thing I noticed was the common characteristics of gothic themed stories. As stated above, gothic tales are eerie. Most are dark and evil filled. But in this short story, the environment is pleasantly happy: until the minister comes out one day in a black veil. Also another thing I noticed that I can compare too other gothic stories are that the main character dies. In almost all gothic stories, the main character dies or has to suffer with something.
Secondly, I noticed that in almost all gothic tales there is a sense of flaw and emotion. By flaw I mean that there is always someone or a group of people that has a great flaw. This reminds me of the constant tragic flaw that was always present in old day tragedies. In these stories the people are too weak minded, or too trusting, or in this case too judge mental. By emotion, I mean that there is always a set sense of uncomfortable ness. While reading, the writers of gothic tales hope for the reader to feel a certain emotion. Whether it is fear, anxiety, or reluctance.
Lastly, I noticed the logical-sarcasm behind this certain gothic tale. The logical part is that the Puritan church was not only unjust, but also unfair. This is also the sarcasm of this story. It is known that as the continuation of gothic tales went on, so did the ridicule of the old customs and beliefs, like Puritanism.
The story of The minister’s Black Veil dos not only appeal to the rhetoric triangle, but it makes common sense. It shows the darker side of the Romanticism era and show the feelings of this specific writer.
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