In 'The Minister's Black Veil', how does the congegation respond at first to Mr. Hooper's black veil and why?

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congegration is at first greatly taken aback by the sight of Mr Hooper's black veil. In fact
they are so 'wonderstruck' that they are unable to respond to his 'kindly' greetings as he makes
his way to the church for his first sermon there. The people are perplexed by the veil not just
because it is such an unusual thing for a minister to wear, but also because in every other
respect Mr Hooper's appearance is entirely ordinary. This makes the veil stand out all the more
and renders it quite grotesque. It is the only...