What event should take place for the minister but does not in the ministers black veil?

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Minister's Black Veil," the event that should take place is a public confession or a revelation of the minister's hidden sin, which would allow him to connect with his congregation on a deeper level. Instead, the minister, Mr. Hooper, chooses to wear the black veil indefinitely, creating a barrier between himself and the community. This choice leads to misunderstanding, fear, and isolation, rather than the anticipated catharsis and communal healing. Ultimately, the veil symbolizes the hidden sins and the inherent separation between individuals and their true selves.