The differences between Anne Bradstreet’s and Jonathan Edwards’ writing are substantial. In Bradstreet’s poems, (To my Dear and Loving Husband and Upon the Burning of our House) her tone is hopeful, happy, humble, optimistic. In Edwards’ sermon, (Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God) his tone is enraged, repetitious, controlling. This paper will show how each of the writers uses imagery and word choice.
Imagery speaks volume in any literary work because of the emotion and depth that’s created with its presence. Bradstreet shows imagery by saying, “ That fearful sound of “Fire!” and “fire!” Let no man know is my desire”,and “ I blast His name that gave and took” Bradstreet is showing that even though God gave her family a house, He can also
Imagery speaks volume in any literary work because of the emotion and depth that’s created with its presence. Bradstreet shows imagery by saying, “ That fearful sound of “Fire!” and “fire!” Let no man know is my desire”,and “ I blast His name that gave and took” Bradstreet is showing that even though God gave her family a house, He can also