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    Roger Williams Analysis

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    Roger Williams Analysis Roger Williams writings in The Key into the Language of America reflected his nontraditional views of the Natives during his time. While most Englishmen in America viewed the Natives as “savages‚… wild men‚… barbarians‚… or heathens‚”(page 90) Williams “saw that the American Indians were no better or worse than the “rogues” who dealt with them‚ and that in fact they possessed a marked degree of civility.” (page89) The fact that he came to his conclusion by actually submerging

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    1. Why did the Puritans leave England? A.   ?    They wanted more money B. :-)  They wanted religious freedom C.   ?    They wanted new scenery D.   ?    They were kicked out 2. What happened third? A. :-)  The Council of New England was organized. B.   ?    The Mayflower Compact was signed. C.   ?    November 11‚ 1620. D.   ? The settlers found the perfect spot to start a settlement at Plymouth. 3. About how many passengers died of disease‚ winter and starvation? A. ?35 B. ? 67 C.   

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    Early Puritans led simple‚ modest lives‚ free of materialistic temptations. According to today’s high standards‚ Puritans appear to have led almost primitive lives. However‚ in that time in history‚ their humble homes were a large part of their daily lives‚ and they were viewed upon as being a gift from God. In her poem‚ Anne Bradstreet describes the importance of her house‚ despite the fact that she chastises herself for yielding to the temptations of vanity and materialism. Religion was‚ for

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    The Puritans see God as mysteriously involved in the acts of the universe‚ whereas the transcendentalists think God is connected to mankind through nature and intuition. The outlook on Puritan writing is that their style tends to be plain and introspective. Transcendentalist writing shows how nature and feelings are triumphant over logic and rationality. In contrast to the plain style of Puritan writing‚ Jonathan Edwards frequently strikes his audience with powerful words in his literature. He exemplifies

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    In the Puritan faith they believe that some members have been intended as the chosen ones and saved and that others have not and just have to suffer through this life. God has chosen his people and in the community they make it clear as to who is saved and who is not. There’s no better place to put someone on display for alleged wrongdoing then at the church or in a community that is very religion and faith oriented . People are so consumed with others’ lives and spirituality that they completely

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    Williams Landscape

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    The identified landscape sample by Williams is a respectable example of abstract art‚ encompassing a number of structural elements that cooperate to achieve the main purpose of the artist work. For example the use of contrasting colours‚ such as orange and blue in approach of the abstract

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    William Faulkner William Faulkner was an enormous man in literature despite the fact that he stood less than five foot six. He reshaped the way in which the world views literature today. Faulkner was one of the greatest influences to American culture of his time. In fact‚ his influence spread throughout many years to come. Faulkner started out as a child with a dream‚ and with this dream he redefined the literary society of America. William Cuthbert Faulkner was born on September 25‚ 1897‚

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    William Shakespeare

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    William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was born in the English town of Stratford-on-Avon. He was a poet and a playwright. As a boy‚ William Shakespeare studied Latin and classical literature in grammar school. He never went to a university. By the way William Shakespeare’s plays were it showed he had good knowledge of subjects from history and politics to music and art. When he was 20 Shakespeare became an actor in London. There he learned about drama by writing and performing plays. Shakespeare

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    William Gilbert William Gilbert was also known as William Gilbert. He lived from 24 May 1544 – 30 November 1603. He was an English physician‚ physicist and natural philosopher. He didn’t agree with the traditional way of learning which was to learn completely from books and instead tried investigating and experiments of his own to find out information. He became famous for his experiments with electricity and magnetism which he published books on. William Gilbert first coined the term "electricity"

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    William Shakespeare

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    Cox 1 Justyn D. Cox Ms. Franklin English II 12 May 2014 William Shakespeare was one of the best writers of his time‚ and has written stories that are still being read and talked about today. He was thought of to be an inspiration to many upcoming writers and has helped to shape literature into what is today. Shakespeare’s writing s give vivid and interesting details about the topic he is writing about. His writings also tend to make others enjoy reading

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