John Woolman compared to William Bradford

             Thomas Morton was a lawyer in England who traveled to New England
             several times. He got sent back every time except the last time when
             he died in Maine. Morton viewed the New World as a suitable place to
             inhabit. Being a cavalier, Morton complied to the teachings of the
             King and Church in England. His writings served as a sort of
             promotion for the New World and he spoke of the Native Americans in
             Morton describes the Native Americans as being decent and
             modest around him, showing him respect. "...and this they wear to
             hide their secrets of nature...so much modesty they use in that
             particular..." (p. 283) In a way, Morton praises the Native Americans
             for being civilized. He has respect for the way they presented
             themselves to him and how they acted around him.
             Morton speaks of the children and the way they respect their
             elders. He realizes that the way the Native Americans raise their
             children is somewhat similar to the way he would raise his own. "The
             younger are always obedient unto the elder people, and at their
             commands in every respect without grumbling..." (p. 284) I think
             Morton tries his hardest to present the Natives as good people and to
             ensure those back in England that the new World would be a great
             place to establish a new colony. Religion was important to Morton
             and his people at hoe and he includes that even though the Natives
             aren't practicing the same religion as they, the Natives do have a
             Morton's approach to the new World was one out of respect. He
             did not fear the unknown, instead, he became their allies and spoke
             very highly of them. He tried his best to understand their ways and
             the things they did and he accepted them. He didn't shun them
             because they were different and unfamiliar. He went about describing
             them in a very dignified manner, giving them the same respect they
             William Bradford had a very dist...

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