- fear of death
- strength of will / survival instinct
- family --> hold on for them (injured child with her)
- faith --> God is responsible for my survival
- Native Americans
- psychological element / lies
Reverend Increase Mathers (Puritan preacher) helped her write it.
- agenda?
- edited?
- harsh terms toward Indians
Kindnesses
- allowed to visit children
- allowed some comforts
Cultural differences
- white women are weak and well-behaved
- white women don't beg
Does she become acculturated?
- she eats their food
- she learns to steal...because of instincts?
- she is pleased when she trades with them
- ransom is decided by her
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