“SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN
ANGRY GOD”
Jonathan Edward by Gabby Ayiana Kiera Marilin
Brittney And Malik
SUMMATIVE ANALYSIS
● Sermon from the 1700’s
● Sinners will be punished
● God, a being of power and fierceness
○ Anger and rage
placed a fear in people
good
○ Sudden consequences and punishment
○ Wrong done against God
people felt intimidated to do
CENTRAL CLAIM
No sin will ever go unpunished regardless how harsh or innocent the sin.
CENTRAL CLAIM ~ SUPPORT I
“ You have offended him infinitely more than ever a stubborn rebel did his
prince; and yet it is nothing but his hands that holds you from falling into every
moment. It is to be ascribed to nothing else, that you did not go to hell the last
night; that you was suffered to wake again in this world after you closed your eyes
to sleep.”(Edwards30).
This quote is saying that no matter the the crime you will always be punished by
God. Although it might not be a harsh punishment, the punishment might be
something that makes you uncomfortable or something you would not like. The
punishment could even be death which is the ultimate punishment for any sin.
CENTRAL CLAIM ~ SUPPORT II
“The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a
spider, or some loathsome insect over the fire, abhors you and is
dreadfully provoked...” ( Edwards 30)
This quote is saying that if you have committed a crime you’re
going to get punished for it. No matter how little the crime was.
Death was the major punishment for a sin.
TEXT TO TEXT ~ CONNECTING
THE CRUCIBLE TO EDWARDS
Danforth: “How were you instructed in your life? Do you not know that
God damns all liars? She cannot speak. Or is it now that you lie? Mary
Warren: “no, sir-I am with God now (Miller102).”
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This quote ties into The Crucible by corruption and judgement
Edward doesn't stay back when it comes to condemning the
sinfulness of human beings. Those who show no regret are outwardly
wicked and reject God.
CONNECTION ~ SUPPORT I
Proctor: “Spare me”! “You forget nothin and forgive nothin, learn charity
woman. I have gone tiptoe in this house all seven months since she is gone. I
have not moved from there to there without I think to please you and still an
everlasting funeral marches in your heart”. (Miller,54)
This quote connects the Crucible to the central claim by showing Proctor’s
punishment. He has had to take Elizabeth’s suspicions and questions for 7
months since his act of Lechery and takes it. Proctor is also pressured to gain
back Elizabeth’s trust, something he apparently still hasn't done.
CONNECTION ~ SUPPORT II
Not long after the fever died, Parris was voted from office, walked out on the
highroad, and was never heard of again. The legend has it Abigail turned up as a
prostitute in Boston.(Miller, Echoes Down the Corridor)
The after-story connects the Crucible to the central claim because it explains the
later events of Parris and Abigail, both being liars in Salem towards the witch
accusations. Paris lost his job, and Abigail not being able to stay in Salem to
become a prostitute after her, assuming this is after her “trip” to Barbados.
SAMPLE THESIS
Although a community built on the rules of God should ultimately help the
community and make them stronger, God can also be used as a scare tactic in
that one could be compromised in this process.
FIN