Of Plymouth Plantation Mary Rowlandson Analysis

The Power of Belief
If a person always had God on his or her side would it enable that person to persevere and better overcome challenges? The Puritans believed God was always on their side. Knowing that they were God’s chosen people, they had a sense of entitlement and will power that actually helped push them forward throughout life’s challenges. In the narratives Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford and A Narrative of Captivity by Mary Rowlandson the authors portray the advantage of God being on the Puritans’ side.
Throughout Bradford’s journey to the new world, Bradford was able to overcome countless challenges because he believed God was on his side. The puritans struggle to get into the harbor because they are fighting treacherous waters: “They ... thought themselves happy to get out of those dangers before night overtook them, as by God's good providence they did ”(Bradford 30). Bradford and the Puritans, at a very desperate time believed God was the one who saved them before nightfall. On there on there journey to the new …show more content…
As Rowlandson, sick and on the edge of death, is enslaved in an Indian Tribe but she received hope: “ I cannot but take notice of the wonderful mercy of God to me in those afflictions in sending me a bible” (Rowlandson 42). Rowlandson was given a Bible with the belief that it was sent by God. As Rowlandson Fight her battle of addiction “ But I thank God, He has now given me power over it…” (Rowlandson 44). Rowlandson’s thanks God for giving her power to control, as she re-directing her personal credit to God. As Rowlandson finder her way the her baby she states “ And I cannot but admire at the wonderful power and goodness of God to me” (Rowlandson 45). Further validating Rowlandson’s belief that her success was due to God’s goodness. Rowlandson was able to be persistent throughout challenging times thanks to God’s support in her