The Puritans were English radical protestants, followers of the Calvinism that wanted to purify the Church of England from Roman Catholic practices. From 1620 to 1640s puritans emigrated to New England (many scaping religious persecutions) contributing to the founding of New Massachusetts Bay Colony, and other colonies in the north, in America, they were free to practice their religion.
I would classify this emotional awareness, she can see that the woman is frustrated and is scared her husband won't get home safe and you would not want that for yourself.
