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At the bottom of p. 236 and top of 237, Rowlandson describes her reaction to the death of her mistress' child.
Given what you know about the Puritans and Rowlandson's experiences up to this point, does her reaction surprise you? Why or why not?
How is Mary Rowlandson finally returned to her husband?
How do you think her fellow colonists reacted to this story? Do you think most modern Americans would have the same reaction? Explain.
Throughout her text, Rowlandson includes many allusions to biblical characters as well as many Bible verses.
What effect do you think these references had on the readers of the time? What effect do they have on you?
Be prepared to explain the effect of at least one specific instance of such an allusion or verse.
On p. 223, Rowlandson writes her interpretation of her situation at that time.
Why does she think she deserves to suffer?
How does Rowlandson react to receiving a Bible? (p. 225).
Throughout her text, in what ways does having her Bible affect her?
Find other scenes in which she speaks about it, and be ready to explain them.
Many readers have compared Rowlandson's texts to later slave narratives.
Based on your prior knowledge and specific examples from this text, do you think such a comparison is valid?
On page 220, how does Rowlandson interpret the fact that the colonists' dogs don't help to defend them against the attack?
How does her interpretation compare to Puritan beliefs?
Use specifics from your notes and the text for support.
The first pages (219-221) of Rowlandson's narrative detail the Indians' attack on Lancaster.
What tone does Rowlandson use in describing this attack? Would someone in the U.S. today employ a similar tone, given the circumstances?
In your opinion, was such an attack justified?
Use specific information from your notes and the text to support your answer.
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