In the writings "A Description of New England" by John Smith and "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford, the tone of these two selections vary noticeably. Both authors use certain tones to attract and persuade certain audiences. John Smith wrote of what a wonderful place the New World was, while on the other hand Bradford wrote about the difficulties and realities of the New World. Author John Smith, a pilgrim who arrived in the Americas, writes a description of the new land. In "A Description of New England" he shows what a wonderful world of vast food and pleasure await. William Bradford, another pilgrim who arrived in Plymouth on the coast of Massachusetts, gives his take on ... Showed first 120 words of 753 Size (words) ...

... Continuing with another 115 out of 753 Size (words) ...the Indian, becoming "an instrument sent form God for their good. Then he goes onto compare the Pilgrim's journey to the New World with the Israelites exodus from Egypt. It is clear to see that these religious references are used to persuade his audience to see the purity of the Pilgrim's journey to Plymouth. William Bradford appears to be writing towards certain religious individuals who want to make a pilgrimage toe the new colonies.

Even though the tones of these two writings, "A Description of New England" by John Smith and "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford, vary distinctly, both authors attempt to persuade certain audiences. Smith attempts to persuade the ...Essay still continues 100 more words...