Which phrase in this excerpt from The Redeemed Captive by John Williams demonstrates a Puritan influence?

My master took hold of my hand to force me to cross myself; but I struggled with him, and would not suffer him to guide my hand; upon this, he pulled off a crucifix from his own neck, and bade me kiss it; but I refused once and again; he told me he would dash out my brains with his hatchet if I refused.

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Which phrase in this excerpt from The Redeemed Captive by John Williams demonstrates a Puritan influence?




My master took hold of my hand to force me to cross myself; but I struggled with him, and would not suffer him to guide my hand; upon this, he pulled off a crucifix from his own neck, and bade me kiss it; but I refused once and again; he told me he would dash out my brains with his hatchet if I refused.

zyi6 · Answer

The phrase "  but I refused once and again; he told me he would dash out my brains with his hatchet if I refused." This shows Puritan influence, because the puritans were SUPER serious about people only following God. If you didn't worship God back then, you were considered a witch, and would be killed.