1. Early American Captivity Narratives
Examining both narratives reveals differences in the purpose of the narratives, the similar and contrasting experiences and reactions of the two captives, how religion played a role in both experiences and the elements of literature used in the two famous works. ... Consequently, Rowlandson makes numerous allusions to the Bible comparing her situation to that of Biblical characters and interprets her treatment by her captors as punishment or reward from God. ... Both captives suffered from shortages of food: Rowlandson's situation seem to be the result of the hardships suffered by her ...
- Word Count: 1490
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate