- Discuss the differences between the Puritans and other colonial settlers as evidenced by Bradford and Morton in the Merrymount incident. How did the Puritans' theological perspective condition them to view the pagan ritual of the maypole?
- Discuss the role of women in Puritan culture as evidenced by Anne Bradstreet's poetry. Were they supposed to be completely submissive, or did they enjoy some (albeit limited) power?