Compare And Contrast Anne Bradstreet And Jonathan Edwards

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God of Wrath or God of Love? “We find it easy to tread on and crush a worm that we see crawling on the earth; so it is easy for us to cut or singe a slender thread that any thing hangs by; thus easy is it for God when he pleases to cast his enemies down to hell…” (Edwards 1). Jonathan Edward’s first stanza of his sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” can accurately convey his overall tone and writing style; his use of fear as a persuasion technique is reflected upon his strong and dramatic wording. In comparison to Anne Bradstreet’s poems, “Upon the Burning of Our House” and “To My Dear and Loving Husband,” their works differ in many ways. The twain authors originate from proper Puritan backgrounds, thus the main topics of their writings center around their religious beliefs. Anne and Jonathan’s contrasting tones reveal that they have unalike perspectives on the image of God and different tactics in which they try to get people to choose salvation. …show more content…
This tactic worked incredibly well for Edwards because many turn from their sin in hopes to avoid God’s great wrath. As for Bradstreet, her techniques are a little more subtle. She speaks more towards the people who give up because of hardships in their life. By writing about her house fire and continuing on to say that God still plans for her to prosper in some aspect, more believe that God had plans for them, as well; their faith is
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