Mary Rowlandson

Pre-American Romantic writers, such as Anne Bradstreet do not tend towards the gothic in their writings of religion and religious elements. Although God is mysterious to Bradstreet, she maintains certain characteristics and aspects expected of her and her religion. She keeps her text true to their beliefs. However, Mary Rowlandson begins a transition phase for the writers of this period. She begins to view God and religion in a more faithful and profound manner. Anne …

…from the narrative that Rowlandson was deeply religious and an avid Bible reader. Rowlandson, unlike Bradstreet does not question her faith, she is one that truly believes even in the hard times. Rowlandson states, “The Indians stood laughing to see me staggering along, but in my distress the Lord gave me experiences of the truth and goodness of that promise” (328). Rowlandson knows that, that promise is that he will be with her throughout her troubles.