Entry A. William Bradford

http://www.georgetowncollege.edu/Departments/English/coke/bradford.htm

1. Thesis: In an excerpt from William Bradford's "Of Plymouth Plantation", although the Puritans experience hardships in their voyage to America, in their initial arrival and in their dealings with the Indians they still maintain their reverence to God and to one another.

2. Quote: "What could now sustain them but the Spirit of God and His grace? May not and ought not the children of these fathers rightly say: 'Our fathers were Englishmen which came over this great ocean, and were ready to perish in this wilderness; but they cried unto the Lord, and He heard their voice and looked on their adversity,' etc. 'Let them therefore praise the Lord, because He is good: and His mercies endure forever.' 'Yea, let them which have been redeemed of the Lord, show how He hath delivered them from the hand of the oppressor. When they wandered in the desert wilderness out of the way, and found no city to dwell in, both hungry and thirsty, their soul was overwhelmed in them. Let them confess before the Lord His loving kindness and His wonderful works before the sons of men.'"

3. The quote above is a section of which I have chosen as my favorite. I like this quote because it sounds like something that would have came out of the Bible and it shows that God is there for them even when it does not seem like it and He will "deliver them from the hand of the oppressor" like He already has done for many years.

4. Journal Entry: Today is the day that we set forth to my new home...America! Mom and Dad have been discussing this issue for long periods of time but today, what was once just words spoken became reality. Mom told me late last night to make sure that i had all of my things packed and ready to for morning would bring our time to leave. I didn't know what to make of the situation all i knew was that God had in store for me a great journey and He knew what was to become of my new life. This morning mom woke me up before the sun was up and told me to grab my things and follow her. I did as i was told without questioning. We walk out the front door and kept walking until we reached our first step to the new world, as mom called it. She said that dad was already here making sure that everything was in its place and the passengers would be safe to ride the Mayflower (that's what daddy called the boat). Me and mommy were told that we were given a great opportunity to stay next to the captains cabin due to the great contributions my daddy had given to make our journey happen. On the way to our cabin i saw many many people having to go underneath the ship. So many i wondered how they could all fit under there. They all looked frightened and there children looked ill. I just thanked God that i was not worn like they. And i pray to God that one day they can look bright like the way i do. I also pray that He will give me a safe and adventurous journey, and i will see what comes next in my life!



5. Political Cartoon: Immigration
America is supposed to be a land of opportunity for all people, but it seems like that the opportunity for all has faded away. This political cartoon shows two men one legal immigrant the other a whit male. Behind both of them is a board saying what they did for the day. The immigrant had done unthinkable tasks that day while the American had done pretty much nothing. This cartoon shows the struggle that Immigrants have to face in order to live, while we Americans have unbelievably blissful lives compared. So why do Americans give grieve to Immigrants when they are no harm to them and already have uneasy lives.