A Narrative of the Captivity. . .

18.  What is the author's purpose?

Her narrative shows how her experience revealed God’s purpose.  She also shows God’s mercy.

 How does Rowlandson feel about her children?

She misses them and cares about them.

   Discuss the source of Rowlandson's strength.

Her faith

What evidence in the text suggests that Rowlandson absorbed some aspects of American Indian culture?

She uses some Native American words, like sunnup.

What is an allusion?  Give an example from the selection.

An allusion is a reference to another work of literature, the Bible, mythology, or history.  Any reference to the Bible. Her writing style is influenced by the Bible.

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She alludes to the story of Jacob to describe her sadness after her daughter dies.

Find the use of the word "fain".  Use context clues to determine meaning.

Page 42.  Eager, glad, or ready.

What examples of God's mercy does Rowlandson discuss in the text?

She sees her son.  She gets food.  She gets a Bible.  Her feet stay dry when she crosses the river.