Questions

1. As you read, look for the words and images that Governor John Winthrop uses to create a sense of community in his audience. How does he use them to develop his vision of an ideal community? Have you run across these words and images in other sermons and public speeches? If so, explain.

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   Questions: - As you read, look for the words and images that Governor John Winthrop uses to create a sense of community in his audience. How does he use them to develop his vision of an ideal community? Have you run across these words and images in other sermons and public speeches? If so, explain.
2. Look carefully at the two metaphors—the shipwreck and the shining city on the hill—in paragraph 8. How does each one help the speech fit the requirements of a jeremiad?

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   Questions: - Look carefully at the two metaphors—the shipwreck and the shining city on the hill—in paragraph 8. How does each one help the speech fit the requirements of a jeremiad?
3. What do you think Winthrop means when he says that “the care of the public must oversway all private respects” (par. 3)? What suggestions does he make for ensuring the “care of the public”?

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   Questions: - What do you think Winthrop means when he says that “the care of the public must oversway all private respects” (par. 3)? What suggestions does he make for ensuring the “care of the public”?
4. What contrasts does Winthrop set up in his speech? How do they help guide his instructions for creating a colonial enterprise that balances religion and commerce?

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   Questions: - What contrasts does Winthrop set up in his speech? How do they help guide his instructions for creating a colonial enterprise that balances religion and commerce?
5. How does Winthrop address what the new colonists are leaving behind? How does he focus them on the future?

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   Questions: - How does Winthrop address what the new colonists are leaving behind? How does he focus them on the future?