1. Anne bradstreet
... war in 1642 would lead to the death, seven years later, of King Charles I. Her understanding of the "Old World- was correct as the dying old mother passed away in some way in 1649. The daughter considers her mother as a person about to die and maybe this death is going to ... itself becoming less English and more independent. This inversion of roles can be noticed when New England is giving a lesson to her mother and giving advice. The reply of the mother after the lesson (lines 57-86) is denial and then admitting that she has problems. It is a typical childish answer. New ... thinking ...
- Word Count: 1674
- Approx Pages: 7
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- Grade Level: High School