Essential Question
How does desire lead to strength?
In Anne Bradstreet's world, the people's emotions are circumscribed by the Puritan doctrine. Bradstreet's deep love for her husband and grief at seeing all her worldly possessions burned by the fire in her house are not emotions which are appropriate to display, according to her religion. However, Bradstreet wishes and desires to be a perfect Puritan woman, which leads her to find the strength necessary in order to surpass her sentiments and hide that which is not proper. Readers of her works are able to see within the text the inner conflict she goes through, but ultimately she does find the fortitude necessary to place herself back into the role she believes she belongs in.
In Anne Bradstreet's world, the people's emotions are circumscribed by the Puritan doctrine. Bradstreet's deep love for her husband and grief at seeing all her worldly possessions burned by the fire in her house are not emotions which are appropriate to display, according to her religion. However, Bradstreet wishes and desires to be a perfect Puritan woman, which leads her to find the strength necessary in order to surpass her sentiments and hide that which is not proper. Readers of her works are able to see within the text the inner conflict she goes through, but ultimately she does find the fortitude necessary to place herself back into the role she believes she belongs in.
you need more information but the pictue is nice :3
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