LITERATURE QUESTIONS
PURITAN LITERATURE
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God’s mercy
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the Pilgrims’ loyalty
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the knowledge hardwork, and loyalty of Squanto
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the treaty signed between the Pilgrims and Massasoit
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following does Bradford credit for the Pilgrims’ surviving their first violent encounter with the Native Americans? Bradford refers to the “poor people’s present condition” after the Pilgrims land at Cape Cod. What does he mean by this? They had to turn around due to a sinking ship.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bradford’s portrayal of events he labels providence, such as the death of the lusty seaman, the finding of the corn seeds by the exploring party, and the repulse of the Native American attack, shows his belief that God acted through natural events and reveals aspects of Puritan theology and thinking.
Detailed explanation-3: -So when the colonists landed at the abandoned Patuxet village where Plymouth now stands, it was empty because Hunt and other English had sowed disease and, as an American first act, enslaved the others. Nonetheless, shortly after they landed, they met Squanto-who greeted them, in English, by saying “Hello Englishmen.”
Detailed explanation-4: -Throughout the narrative, statements are made that reveal Bradford’s personal trust in God. For example, when he tells of the profane young man, he mentions it in relation to God’s providence and the just hand f God. He mentions how all the Pilgrims committed themselves to the will of God.