The minister’s black veil has meaning but scare those around. The story should be taught in class because of the meaning that it brings. We all sin, and some of us hide behind our secrets instead of facing them head on. When we have secrets, we feel as though no one would find out thus giving us a reason to hide behind the truth. People hide their secret as long as they can to keep people from judging hem. We bask in the excitement of knowing others secrets so that we may have something to talk about. However, when it is our secret and sin that is out we hide and don’t want to show our faces. The Minister’s black veil shows courage in admitting that the preacher had sin and that he was carrying it around proudly not shamefully. Readers have had the story resonated because it shows to be proud of your sin. The story should be kept in the class and taught to others.