Question

the puritans habit of seeing specific meaning in their experiences helped them find significance in even very minor events. Describe at least two Allusions to biblical stories resemble Rowlandson's?

Answer 1

Rowlandson alludes to the Bible in many occasions. It might emphasizes her faith, her knowledge of religion and how important it is for her life. Moreover, she uses the Bible to reinforce some descriptions of a dichotomised world; punishment vs retribution, light vs darkness or, even, good vs evil. She compares herself to Job, to Israelites, to Daniel in the lion's den, etc. Like in her illusions she seems to be at the mercy of God´s grace because she believes that everything happens for a reason probably to learn a lesson.