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Assertion Analysis # 10



 
      John Withdrop is a Puritan who came to America to establish freedom. He was a fierce leader and led his people with a iron fist. In the prompt " City Upon a hill" he was very clear on how he wanted his people to live their lives as an example to other puritans as they are a "city upon a hill". Puritans were people who wanted to reform or purify their church, they focused on religion and following God's plan.
       Withdrop says since they are a "city upon a hill" they should live their lives better then everybody else so that they can stand out in gods eyes because " eyes of all people are upon us" Puritans are prohibited in commiting any acts of sin or else they shall be banished from the new land. They lived their lives so strictly, and centered around god's word. Puritans believe they are natural born sinners so they devote their lives proving ethical charecter in gods eyes. Withdrop basically says that everything they say, think or do should be centered around god. He usues syntax and pathos to display an appeal of fear in order for them to take in what he is saying seriously so that they wont be tempted to disobey his word. The whole sermon is a long sentence to not loose the readers attention and directly get his point across which is his use of syntax.
      Fear is a very powerful, effective technique. Withdrop stated his message clear as well as his  authority over his people, that causes his followers to fear him as well as obey his order. Using fear is very powerful because people obey you and listen to you. A modern day example of fear would be the fear I have of my mother. My mom has taught me right from wrong so if I do something wrong I know it will come with consequences. Even though this is a healthy fear it still makes me rethink my choices and obey my mom. Withdrop uses the fear the puritans have to have full authority and control their moves.

        



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