Posted: July 1st, 2015

English 2327 Mid-Term Essay Exam Question

Class: Please compare the author’s plot, point of view, and theme in Cotton Mather’s The Wonders of the Invisisble World, and The Trial of Martha Carrier(the two works are to be considered as one) on pages 308-313(7th. ed. of AL) or pages 328-333(8th. ed. of AL) with Jonathon Edward’s Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, on pages 425-436(7th. ed. of AL) or pages 430-441(8th. ed. of AL). In other words you are comparing Mather’s plot, point of view, and theme with Edward’s plot, point of view, and theme in their respective works. Please first write as I have done below what you consider to be Mather’s plot, point of view, and theme; followed by Edward’s plot, point of view, and theme using a one or two word description of the terms whenever possible. Then write a comparison of the two authors based on the above criteria in a minimum of a five paragraph essay. Please use your books, notes, and handouts on the exam. You will have three days to complete the exam.

Mather’s plot is______________

Mather’s point of view is____________

Mather’s theme is_____________

Edwards’ plot is____________

Edwards’ point of view is____________

Edwards’ theme is____________