EARLY AMERICAN LITERATURE MAGAZINE Early American Literature Magazine exam | Page 12

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Plain style
Puritan writers are characterized by a plain style, that is, a simple style with simple
sentences and common language. The Puritans adopted the simple style because they
believed that it was a better tool for revealing the truth of God than a more ornate
language.
Themes
 If one passed God’s test, he would be sent to heaven and live prosperously
 Success is a sign that the people are doing something right; it is a sign from god.
 Sinners who did not conform to God were ruthlessly tortured in hell
 values are part of a good person and who believes in God
 human are essentially evil and flawed
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