In the paper, which is to be between 800 and 1,000 words long (roughly 4 to 5 pages), the student is to address the following questions:

•What does this narrative tell us about Puritan religious beliefs?
•What does it tell us about Puritan views of Indians?
•Does Rowlandson have any agency (personal power) during her captivity?
•Have her religious convictions changed by the end of her ordeal?
Be sure to cite specific page numbers when quoting from the text. There is no need to use any outside sources. Avoid plagiarism at all costs—this includes presenting material from other sources as your own. If you do choose to use other sources, cite them even if you are not quoting them directly.