Hello.

[JWHooper]

Hi,

I'm a new user to this forum. But, literature is one of my worst subjects. This might make you think why did I joined the forum..? Well, the reason that I've joined is to get help, so I can complete my school English homeworks. Although I'm not into literature, I have my own favorite subjects, for example mathematics. So, I would appreciate any literature help from you talented peoples.

Thanks,

J.

When did Puritans and Pilgrims arrive at their wanted land?
A. 14th cent.
B. 15th cent.
C. 16th cent.
D. 17th cent.

Thanks,

J.

Okay, this is an problem from my American Literature class--what is it meant by the "Original Sin"? How does this relate to status of being "born again"?

Thanks,

J.

Who wrote the poem, that starts with "Farewell dear babe, my heart's too much contented?"

"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" was a
A. Essay
B. Journal
C. Diary
D. Sermon

Jonathan Edwards said, that "unconverted men walk over the pit of Hell on a rotten covering." Then, what does he mean by "unconverted?"

Thanks,

J.

What 2 wishes, does Bradstreet have for her husband in this passage?
Thy love is such I can no way repay.
The heavens reward they manifold, I pray
Then while we live, in love let's so preserver
That when we live no more, we may live ever

What type of figurative language, is being used for here?
It will miss me,
The twirling fire stick
The Fire coal beneath the hearth stones
It will miss me

A. Simile
B. Analogy
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole

In the "Memory of my dear grandchild" Bradstreet convinces herself that she need not mourn the death of this baby. What's the reason to this? Explain.

The literature problem I've gave above is in the category of
Pre-Colonial/Colonial. Can you put a discussion, according to these two categories? Thanks

For example, if I posted an literature problem similar to below (example):
Q. Which is the right answer?
a. ???
b. ???
c. ???
d. ???

then, can you guys answer to the problem, although it's an homework, you're giving me the answer? I just want to get all the good informations, that's all.

[motherhubbard]

well JW, glad to have you. I hope we can all be a big help.

Some church doctrines differ on this, but Original sin is the first disobedience to god in the Garden of Eden when Eve ate fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. This transgression brought suffering into the world. Before this time, Adam and Eve were innocent (like children) in the garden and Everything was taken care of for them. After this time, Adam was condemned to labor at the land and Eve was to experience pain in childbirth, and this was to be true for all that followed. Also, because of this they were thrown out of the garden. There was no sin before this. Generally, Christians believe that sin separates people from God and that all people sin. So to be reconciled with God one must be born again- “of the water and of the spirit.”

Does that answer your question?

[JWHooper]

Some church doctrines differ on this, but Original sin is the first disobedience to god in the Garden of Eden when Eve ate fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. This transgression brought suffering into the world. Before this time, Adam and Eve were innocent (like children) in the garden and Everything was taken care of for them. After this time, Adam was condemned to labor at the land and Eve was to experience pain in childbirth, and this was to be true for all that followed. Also, because of this they were thrown out of the garden. There was no sin before this. Generally, Christians believe that sin separates people from God and that all people sin. So to be reconciled with God one must be born again- “of the water and of the spirit.”

Does that answer your question?
If possible, can you make the answer a little bit shorter, please?

[motherhubbard]

I don't intend to answer your homework question, if that's what you are asking. I am willing to help or discuss the question with you.

[Bakiryu]

Hello and welcome! You have posted quite a lot of threads indeed. :D

Anne Bradstreet.

Are we doing your homework for you?! :flare:

[applepie]

I'm guessing that he means people who were not converted to whatever religion the book is talking about... Normally in a generic sense, converted is talking about people who have been brought over to believing in God. I imagine he is speaking of those who were not when he uses the term unconverted. Hope this helps.

[JWHooper]

Thank you.

[applepie]

We're not in the habit of giving out answers for homework here. If that is what you are seeking, then I'm sorry I answered your previous post. MotherHubbard gave a very good explanation of what orginal sin is. It is the first sin, the first wrong, committed(sp) by Eve when she ate the forbidden apple and shared it with Adam. It is this sin that taints us all as children of Adam and Eve. It can't really be simplified more than that.

This isn't looking for help. This is looking for answers. You could have completed an internet search on the Puritans and Pilgrims to determine which century they arrived in their wanted land in the time it took you to post this.

[Bakiryu]

That's just not right dude, how are you going to learn if you don't work?! :flare:

[bazarov]

Farewell dear babe, my heart's too much content,
Farewell sweet babe, the pleasure of mine eye,
Farewell fair flower that for a space was lent,
Then ta'en away unto eternity.
Blest babe, why should I once bewail thy fate,
Or sigh thy days so soon were terminate,
Sith thou art settled in an everlasting state.


By nature trees do rot when they are grown,
And plums and apples thoroughly ripe do fall,
And corn and grass are in their season mown,
And time brings down what is both strong and tall.
But plants new set to be eradicate,
And buds new blown to have so short a date,
Is by His hand alone that guides nature and fate.



This is from http://titan.iwu.edu/~wchapman/americanpoetryweb/bradeaan.html, there is also probably answer for you other question in another thread. Welcome, math lover!

[Scheherazade]

JWHooper> Most of our member will be happy to offer their suggestions if you first post you think on these questions you posted (rather than simply seeking for short-cut answers).

All> Please feel free to ignore any posts/threads which you do not consider 'help-worthy'.