1. Puritan Works

2. Jonathan Edwards Born in Connecticut, 1703. Went to Yale University when he was 13 Graduated #1 in his class Enjoyed studying science, he believed that the natural world revealed God’s intelligence. Was a renowned preacher. What type of person was Jonathan Edwards? Describe him. Do you think science and religion go together? Answer :

3. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God A Puritan sermon by Jonathan Edwards, 1741

4. Simile and Metaphor Similes and Metaphors are comparisons that help us to imagine or understand something. They often compare an idea with familiar things Similes use the words Like and As. Metaphors are more direct and powerful

5. Imagery The use of descriptive words to help us picture or imagine a scene. E.g: An apple, or a fresh shining red apple.

6. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Describe god according to Jonathan Edwards’ perspective. What simile did Jonathan Edwards’ use, and what does it help you imagine? What metaphor did Edwards use, and what message does it send? How did Jonathan Edwards’ use imagery to describe hell? What effect does it have on you when you read it? What was Edwards’ objective in this sermon?

7. Anne Bradstreet Born in England, 1612, moved to America in 1630. She was very educated. Had 6 children, and suffered from many health problems. Anne’s poetry was not meant to be read by other people. It was always written for herself or her family. Her work was published in 1650, which made her the first poet and first woman published in the British colonies. What do you know about the role of women in this time? How do you think other people viewed Anne at the time?

8. Upon the Burning of Our House How is the tone in the first half of the poem? How does the tone change in the 2 nd half? Where does Anne look for hope and comfort? What does this poem tell you about Puritans? To my Dear and Loving Husband Describe Anne’s feelings toward her husband What role does religion play in the poem? What does this poem tell you about women in Puritan society?