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"Father Hooper fell back upon his pillow, a veiled corpse, with a faint smile lingering on the lips (p. 313)."
Context: Mr. Hooper died and in his corpse is seen a half smile in his coffin.
Symbol: The symbol is death because he died with his black veil over his head.

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"Mr. Hooper's smile glimmered faintly (pg. 310)."'
Context: Mr. Hooper's wife to be asked why he put the veil on his face and he responded with this smile.
Symbol: The symbol is guilt because he he doesn't want to answer to question.

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"Have patience with me Elizabeth!" cried he passionately. "Do not desert me, though this veil must be between us here on earth. Be mine... (pg. 310)"
Context: Mr. Hooper's wife wanted to see him without the veil, but since she couldn't she was going to leave.
Symbol: The symbol of love is exemplified here because Mr. Hooper wants his plighted wife.

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"... greeted the young with mingled authority and love, and laid his hands on the little children's heads to bless time." (p. 307)
Context: In the story Mr.Hooper is happily greeting the young kids, even patting them on the head and showing signs of affection.
Symbol: This is a symbol of happiness as you could feel that Mr.Hooper is happy with his actions with the kids.

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"Children, with bright faces,  tripped merrily beside their parents..." (p.305)
Context: The sexton pulls the rope to alarm the bell for church on Sunday. The children come out alongside their parents to attend.
Symbol: The symbol of the innocence's of children can be seen here as they make their way to the church.

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"Tremble at each other! Have men avoided me, and women shown no pity, and children screamed and fled, only for my black veil?" (p.313)
Context: Mr.Hooper is expressing his feelings and thoughts of when people stare at him because of the veil he is wearing.
Symbol: This is a symbol of sadness because to Mr.Hooper, he is sad that when people look at him all they see is his veil and nothing more of his personality.