The new behavior of recently converted Britons is Pious
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The first quote suggests that writing makes us smarter, whilst the other suggests that writing does the exact opposite. This would be contrasting the two. Comparing the two would be that the two quotes are both about writing.
Abigail is jealous of Elizabeth and despises her. She thinks she is bitter and cold. She wants her to die so she can marry John instead of her.