Hawthorne thought that all humans harbor a dark side. what did characters in the story do to support that view?

a. parson hooper refused to explain or discard the veil.
b. elizabeth remained steadfast in her loyalty to the minister.
c. congregants reacted to the veil with gossip, rejection, and isolation.
d. villagers learned to accept the veil as they faced their judgment day.

Which line from the splendor falls on castle walls contrasts most sharply with the repeated phrase "dying, dying, dying"?

Which statement is the best summary of the theme in this passage? people almost always disappoint their family members. working hard and being honest leads to long-lasting rewards. showing strength in a crisis makes problems easier to overcome. unintentional betrayal can lead to severe consequences

Which sentence from the text best develops the theme about the importance of compassion for other people? "besides, he was the only person in the whole place with skin nearly as dark as hers." "at first she wanted to intern at her dad's gas station, but her teacher told her she needed to branch out and signed michelle up at the oakcourt nursing home, only 15 minutes away from her house." "still, michelle had been curious, and she felt sorry that erkan had a bad reputation among the staff." "she too had felt like everyone mistrusted her--especially at the nursing home where she was so much younger than the rest of the staff--so she understood how he must feel."