Question

What does the mayflower compact explicitly say? es does it suggest through its careful dection or word choice and use of imagery?
what is the overall central idea of bradford's account? how does this reflect his purpose in writing it?

Answer 1

I would say that the answer would be that it is a written agreement composed by a consensus of the new Settlers arriving at New Plymouth in November of 1620. The compact held the first written laws for the new land, and determined authority within the settlement.