Question

Locate and analyze two examples of bradfords use of allusions to the Bible and of references to gods intervention in events. What purpose might these devices serve in his account

Answer 1

Answer:

1. God's providence and security were recognized as the motivation behind why the Mayflower could transport them (the travelers) to the New World (America).

2. Since they were God's choice, they could legitimize brutality to the agnostic local Indians.

Explanation:

Bradford saw God's hand n everything. For instance,

(a) Getting seeds for planting was God's work.

(b) Forcing the Indians to convert to Christianity was God's longing.

(c) Despising other individuals of various religions was God's longing to isolate them from the rapscallion.

(d) The demise or disasters that came upon non-believers was God's work