... poem, she openly discusses both her spiritual and physical love for him. Bradstreet writes: If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were loved by wife, then thee; If ever wife was happy in a man, Compare with me ye women if you can. (1-4) This entire poem interacts negatively with the Puritan culture, considering the fact that husband and wife ... ...

• Word Count: 1254
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... being said, it is obvious that Bradstreet was by far more highly educated than the majority of women who lived during this time period. Bradstreet married at age 16 to a man by the name of Simon Bradstreet, and came to America 2 years later where she lived a difficult life. These difficulties were because her husband traveled often due to responsibilities that took ... ...

• Word Count: 1702
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate