LITERATURE QUESTIONS
PURITAN LITERATURE
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“whole mines of gold”
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a spinning wheel
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the riches of the East
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the Lord’s ordinances
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Detailed explanation-1: -Puritan Plain Style is a writing style that was used by American Puritans, especially during the 1600s. Puritan Plain Style contains three elements: short words, references to everyday objects, and direct/straightforward statements.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why might Taylor use a typical Puritan housekeeping activity (in this case spinning, weaving, etc.) to express his religious faith? The Puritans would know and understand this activity well and also shows God is present in normal daily activities. Popular church hymns of the time often mentioned this kind of analogy.
Detailed explanation-3: -In “Huswifery", what is Taylor’s most likely reason for using vivid and elaborate images not typical of the Puritan Plain Style? He wants his words to shinee with God’s glory.