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A Narrative of The Captivity and Restoration

A Narrative of The Captivity and Restoration. Mary Rowlandson c. 1636-1711. Background. King Philip’s War. Time: 1675.6.20 ~ 1676.8 Metacomet=Philip (colonists called him) Cause: American Indians were desperate to retain their LANDS!! So the war began~. Damage.

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A Narrative of The Captivity and Restoration

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  1. A Narrative of The Captivity and Restoration Mary Rowlandson c. 1636-1711

  2. Background

  3. King Philip’s War • Time:1675.6.20 ~ 1676.8 • Metacomet=Philip (colonists called him) • Cause:American Indians were desperate to retain their LANDS!! So the war began~

  4. Damage • 1200 houses were ruined • 600 English colonials were dead • 3000 American Indians were killed  Lost the war!!

  5. Mary Rowlandson c. 1636~1711

  6. Rowlandson’s Life • 1636 – was born • 1656 – married Joseph Rowlandson • 1676.2.20 – was captured by American Indians • 1676.5.2 – was released • 1677 – moved to Wethersfield • 1711 – passed away

  7. Summary

  8. Narrative Skills • 1st Person Point of View • Subjective • Expressive • Participation of readers • http://www.bio.umass.edu/biology/conn.river/mary.html

  9. Main Ideas • Adventure • Heroism • Piety

  10. Works Cited • http://www.bio.umass.edu/biology/conn.river/mary.html • http://guweb2.gonzaga.edu/faculty/campbell/enl310/rowland.htm

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