Question

Based on this excerpt from Rowlandson's The Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, what is biggest difference between this text and Franklin's experiences as described in Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America? Franklin described Native American culture. Franklin was not taken captive by Native Americans. Franklin traveled with the Native Americans by choice. Franklin wrote only of the kindness of Native Americans.

Answer 1

The answer to the given question above is the second option: Franklin was not taken captive by Native Americans. Unlike Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, her narrative was based on her personal encounters being captured for 11 weeks during an attack. This was done by the Native Americans in a war by King Philip. On the other hand, Franklin only wrote essays how savage these Native Americans are. Hope this helps.