Captain John Smith In William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation

The difference between the story of Captain John Smith in the General History of Virginia, and William Bradford in Of Plymouth Plantation. Captain John Smith was a British soldier, he’s a founder of the American colony of Jamestown. He traveled in purpose to seek what he wanted, and that is to become wealthy. While William Bradford is an English separatist, the leader of the Plymouth colony. They are known as the Pilgrims, but before that they were originally known as the Old Comers and their purpose for settling in America is to have religious freedom. Captain John smith wrote his story in 3rd person, to compliment himself. He over exaggerates and thinks highly of himself. The story he wrote is mostly about him. There are many times when he refers to his greatness. He boasts of his leadership skills and compassion for his fellow men. He’s selfish and won’t share to his people, he believes that if they don’t work they don’t get to eat. In the story, He describes the rough beginning of the founding of Jamestown Colony. Smith wrote his selection only to encourage people to come to America to find excitement and adventure. Captain John Smith gives himself a lot of credit in the story. He’s other purpose for writing the story is …show more content…
They made the difficult voyage to America aboard the tiny Mayflower. They intended to go to Virginia, but instead they landed near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, because of of the fierce storms they encountered. They were expecting a great weather when they arrive so that they can plant and harvest, but unfortunately they arrived during winter, which made them suffer from cold, drought, and starvation. The major difference between John Smith and William Bradford is their religious and characteristics. William Bradford is not a selfish, he shares to his fellow people he didn’t neglect his people, unlike Captain John Smith, a self-centered