Hawthorne's theory of mind: an evolutionary psychological approach to "The Minister's Black Veil".(Report): An article from: Style
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Author(s)Judith P. Saunders
PublisherNorthern Illinois University
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From the author: The set of cognitive adaptations known to evolutionary psychologists as Theory of Mind (ToM) is central to the development of plot, character, and theme in Nathaniel Hawthorne's well-known short story, "The Minister's Black Veil." Its protagonist frustrates the efforts of community members to make inferences about his intentions and feelings by coveting the entire upper portion of his face, including his eyes, with a piece of black cloth. Such veiling effectively distances him from others by denying them access to vital informational cues. Those around him react to Hooper's ongoing act of concealment with varying degrees of bewilderment, fear, hostility, and blame--a set of responses largely shared by the story's readers. Because the black veil disables socially important interpretive mechanisms, it fosters confusion and provokes antagonism in the wearer's community. Finally, Hooper's action calls negative attention to the central role played by deception and self-deception in human interactions, casting these adaptive strategies (and thus human nature itself) in an unflattering light.
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Title: Hawthorne's theory of mind: an evolutionary psychological approach to "The Minister's Black Veil".(Report)
Author: Judith P. Saunders
Publication:Style (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2012
Publisher: Northern Illinois University
Volume: 46 Issue: 3-4 Page: 420(21)
Article Type: Report
Distributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning
From the author: The set of cognitive adaptations known to evolutionary psychologists as Theory of Mind (ToM) is central to the development of plot, character, and theme in Nathaniel Hawthorne's well-known short story, "The Minister's Black Veil." Its protagonist frustrates the efforts of community members to make inferences about his intentions and feelings by coveting the entire upper portion of his face, including his eyes, with a piece of black cloth. Such veiling effectively distances him from others by denying them access to vital informational cues. Those around him react to Hooper's ongoing act of concealment with varying degrees of bewilderment, fear, hostility, and blame--a set of responses largely shared by the story's readers. Because the black veil disables socially important interpretive mechanisms, it fosters confusion and provokes antagonism in the wearer's community. Finally, Hooper's action calls negative attention to the central role played by deception and self-deception in human interactions, casting these adaptive strategies (and thus human nature itself) in an unflattering light.
Citation Details
Title: Hawthorne's theory of mind: an evolutionary psychological approach to "The Minister's Black Veil".(Report)
Author: Judith P. Saunders
Publication:Style (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2012
Publisher: Northern Illinois University
Volume: 46 Issue: 3-4 Page: 420(21)
Article Type: Report
Distributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning
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