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From the poems by Sor Jauna Ines de la Cruz: It seems strange that such a forward and educated women would in the face of epidemics, natural catastrophes and civil unrest stop writing. If anything i would have guessed that she would write more as these things often up set the 'status quo" between men and women and redefine gender roles. Instead she renounces the very life she had been leading. What do you think prompted this extreme change and what was the thought process behind it? Catherine Rohan/Jared Sherbel/Javier Martinez/Torrin Glick
Throughout "Of Plymouth Plantation," references towards God and the like are made freely and with some frequency. How did the belief in God change the interactions of the pilgrims and the indians? What about cabeza de vaca's dealings with them? How were the respective parties effected? What role does faith have in the "American' saga? (John/Jett/Gawin/Ryan)
From the poems by Sor Jauna Ines de la Cruz: It seems strange that such a forward and educated women would in the face of epidemics, natural catastrophes and civil unrest stop writing. If anything i would have guessed that she would write more as these things often up set the 'status quo" between men and women and redefine gender roles. Instead she renounces the very life she had been leading. What do you think prompted this extreme change and what was the thought process behind it? Catherine Rohan/Jared Sherbel/Javier Martinez/Torrin Glick
ReplyDeleteThroughout "Of Plymouth Plantation," references towards God and the like are made freely and with some frequency. How did the belief in God change the interactions of the pilgrims and the indians? What about cabeza de vaca's dealings with them? How were the respective parties effected? What role does faith have in the "American' saga? (John/Jett/Gawin/Ryan)
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