Both Jonathan Edwards and Nathaniel Hawthorne use strong language and style to get across their themes. Jonathan Edwards, author “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” used very harsh demeaning language as his style. Nathaniel Hawthorne is the author of “The Minister’s Black Veil,” used examples and softer language to get his point of view across. Nathaniel Hawthorne had a different approach to his style and theme. He decided to use examples to show how the black veil affected the members of his church. The black veil was a symbol for sin and everything he had done wrong. His style was also very hopeful for the future of people. “There is hope of forgiveness for us.” This quote shows that he truly believed in admitting you have wronged
