Q Bradford and Bradstreet In this assignment, you will respond to the readings of two authors: William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet. “From Of Plymouth Plantation” To receive full credit, answer questions thoroughly with specific support the text. 1. • Briefly describe the voyage on the ship, citing three specific events that affected the journey. • Summarize two specific difficulties or encounters that the pilgrims faced and describe how God delivered them from these troubles. • As you discuss these events, comment upon the role God and His providence plays. Give at least two specific quotes that show their reliance upon God and the fact that they see all that happens as part of His plan. NOTE: You may answer this question separately, or you may include your commentary/quotes on God’s sovereign presence with the pilgrims in your answers to items a and b. 2. Bradford makes use of a number of biblical allusions. These are specific biblical references that are included to illustrate the circumstances in which the pilgrims found themselves. Not every reference to scripture is an allusion; some scripture is included in the account as praise to God. Choose two allusions and explain how they are related to Bradford's account. Keep in mind these instructions from the “Explaining Allusions” document: To explain an allusion, your answer must be two-fold. You must identify the original context AND the meaning this has for the current text. 3. In “Difficult Beginnings,” what is the difference between the way the pilgrims react to the difficult times and the way the sailors do? 4. Consider the treaty drawn up with Massasoit and explain whether or not you feel its terms were equally favorable to both parties. What seems to be Bradford’s attitude toward the Indians? How does he feel about Squanto? Poetry of Anne Bradstreet To receive full credit, answer questions thoroughly with specific support the text. “In Memory of My Dear Grandchild Elizabeth Bradstreet..." 1. Why should she not “bewail” the child’s fate or be upset that she died so young? 2. Identify and explain the metaphor in stanza 2. Be as specific as possible in your explanation. 3. How does the speaker explain the child's untimely death? “Upon the Burning of Our House . . .” 1. What are her reactions when she is wakened and realizes her house is on fire? 2. What are some specific losses that Bradstreet dwells on in the first half of the poem? Does she feel affection for objects which were in her home? 3. Explain the spiritual principles with which she comforts herself in stanzas three (lines 13-18) and seven (lines 37-42). 4. Bradstreet speaks of another “house” in an extended metaphor at the end of the poem. explain the metaphor; what is this house, who is its architect, and how is it more perfect than the house she lost? 5. Pelf – a word designating riches or worldly goods – has a negative connotation. Your footnote defines it as “money or wealth regarded with contempt.” Why do you think Bradstreet uses such a bitter word to describe her own cherished treasures?