Students' Comments: Relevance Of Religion

Comments Name: Institution: Course: Date: First Respondent, 5th answer I agree that a captivity narrative was important in the story and relevance of religion. However, there is also a more important reason for the use and that is giving the story an authentic feel. The readers are able to get information from a slave who actually experienced the ordeals, helping them connect more with the story and emotions associated with the experiences. Second Respondent, 2nd answer I agree with the idea that Winthrop had on the wrath that would befall the people if they strayed from his teachings. Ideally, the religious and legal agreement had to be followed for all to be safe. I like the way the response also brings in quotes from the passage to assist the readers to better grasp where the content is coming from and the significance of the conclusion relative to the text. This is a crucial addition and one...