Near the end of “The Minister’s Black Veil,” the minister of Westbury says to Father Hooper: “Venerable Father Hooper . . . the
moment of your release is at hand. Are you ready for the lifting of the veil that shuts in time from eternity?” What is the minister of Westbury referring to here?
Minister of Westbury was referring to father Hooper by asking if he want to die.
<h3 /><h3>What is the reason for why Minister of Westbury made the statement?</h3>
Minister of Westbury was talking about eternity which and that is why he was asking if father hope is ready to die because no one can get to eternity without death.
In this case, Minister of Westbury was referring to father Hooper by asking if he want to die.
