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Puritan Works

Puritan Works. Jonathan Edwards. Born in Connecticut, 1703. Went to Yale University when he was 13 Graduated #1 in his class Enjoyed studying science , he believed that the natural world revealed God ’s intelligence. Was a renowned preacher . Answer :.

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Puritan Works

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  1. Puritan Works

  2. Jonathan Edwards • Born in Connecticut, 1703. • Went to Yale Universitywhen he was 13 • Graduated #1 in hisclass • Enjoyedstudyingscience, he believedthatthe natural worldrevealedGod’s intelligence. • Was a renownedpreacher. Answer: • What type of person was Jonathan Edwards? Describe him. • Do you think science and religion go together?

  3. Sinners in theHands of anAngryGod A Puritansermonby Jonathan Edwards, 1741

  4. Simile and Metaphor • Similes and Metaphors are comparisonsthathelpus to imagine orunderstandsomething. • Theyoften compare an idea with familiar things • Similes use thewordsLike and As. • Metaphors are more direct and powerful

  5. Imagery • The use of descriptivewords to helpuspictureor imagine a scene. • E.g: Anapple, or a freshshining red apple.

  6. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God • Describe god according to Jonathan Edwards’ perspective. • What simile did Jonathan Edwards’ use, and what does it help you imagine? • What metaphor did Edwards use, and what message does it send? • How did Jonathan Edwards’ use imagery to describe hell? What effect does it have on you when you read it? • What was Edwards’ objective in this sermon?

  7. Anne Bradstreet Anne’s poetry was not meant to be read by other people. It was always written for herself or her family. Her work was published in 1650, which made her the first poet and first woman published in the British colonies. • Born in England, 1612, moved to America in 1630. • She was very educated. • Had 6 children, and suffered from many health problems. What do you know about the role of women in this time? How do you think other people viewed Anne at the time?

  8. Upon the Burning of Our House • How is the tone in the first half of the poem? • How does the tone change in the 2nd half? • Where does Anne look for hope and comfort? • What does this poem tell you about Puritans? To my Dear and Loving Husband • Describe Anne’s feelings toward her husband • What role does religion play in the poem? • What does this poem tell you about women in Puritan society?

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