Consider the following questions:
In what ways does Mary Rowlandson's narrative describe Puritan theology and thinking at work?
How does Rowlandson use her experience to reaffirm Puritan beliefs? How does she view herself and her fellow Christians?
How does she view the Indians? In terms of the narrative and Puritan ideals, what do her often-dehumanizing descriptions of New England's natives accomplish?
What messages do you think that a 17th century Puritan would take away from her story?