from Of Plymouth Plantation

1. from Of Plymouth Plantation By William Bradford

2. William Bradford • Son of farmer from Yorkshire • Served as governor of Plymouth • Wrote history to inspire younger generations

3. The Arrival • What were the troubles • The passengers had to return to England • What is God’s providence • The Puritans believed that the will of God directs and guides the universe • Why does Bradford refer to the passengers as “they” instead of “we” • To maintain objectivity p.121

4. Averting Disaster • The passengers and crew fear that the main beam will buckle, causing the ship to take on water and sink • The passengers install a great screw, prop up the beam with a post, and caulk the upper decks • The Pilgrims response to the problems shows that they are both practical and pious • The Mayflower Compact established majority rule p.122

5. The Barbarians • Why does Bradford call the Native-Americans barbarians? • They seem wild and uncivilized • How do the American Indians differ from the barbarians the Apostle Paul met? • The Native-Americans were less hospitable p.123

6. Cape Cod • How does Bradford describe Cape Cod? • Wild, untamed land • To whom does Bradford compare the Pilgrims? • The Hebrews sought freedom like the Pilgrims p.123

7. The Starving Time • How does Bradford describe the starving time? • The first & worst winter • Who cares for the sick? • Those who are not sick • How did the sailors’ behavior change? • They are selfish and refuse to help the sick p.124

8. Indian Relations • How does Bradford portray the Wampanoag? • cowardly, sneaky • Which words convey this impression? • Skulking, stole-away • Who was Squanto? • Had been to England • Who was Massasoit? • Wampanoag chief • What were the terms of the treaty between the Pilgrims and the Indians? • 6 terms • Who did the treaty benefit? • Only 3 & 4 benefitted the Native Americans p.127

9. The First Thanksgiving • What did the Pilgrims eat? • Fish • Waterfowls • Turkey • Venison • Vegetables

10. Writing Style • This writing style is an example of Puritan plain style • What effect does the writing style have on the reader? • Comprehension • Empathy (sadness) • Author’s Tone (change) • “savage barbarians” • “special instrument sent of God”

11. Divers Profane Haughty Execrations Reproved Fain Loath Staunch Shroudly Seele Succor Relent Cozen Discourse Confederates Comprised Vocabulary Define each word. Write one sentence using the word in context (10).