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Voices Of Contention: Cotton Mather's View Of Hannah Duston And Its Enduring Impact, Audrey Mcallister, Lily Mcdonough Apr 2024

Voices Of Contention: Cotton Mather's View Of Hannah Duston And Its Enduring Impact, Audrey Mcallister, Lily Mcdonough

The Hugemanities Project Big Contest

This project dives into the complex intersection of Puritan beliefs, underlying racism, and community cohesion as seen through the lens of Cotton Mather's perspective on Hannah Duston. By examining his writings and sermons, this project seeks to unravel the complexities of Mather's worldview and the enduring impact of his interpretations on the historical narrative surrounding Hannah Duston and her legacy. (description taken from the describition we used on the poster.)