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Comparative Study of Bartolomé de las Casas and Benjamin Franklin ​​

Lives

Bartolomé de las Casas

Benjamin Franklin American polymath and Founding Father Involved in politics, science, and literature Lived during the 18th century

Spanish colonist and Dominican friar Advocated for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas Lived during the late 15th and early 16th centuries

Literature:

Bartolomé de las Casas:

Benjamin Franklin

Themes:

"A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies" Writings focused on the mistreatment and atrocities committed against indigenous peoples Emphasized moral and ethical issues

"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" Writings included essays, letters, and almanacs Focused on self-improvement, practical advice, and Enlightenment ideals

Bartolomé de las Casas

Benjamin Franklin

Advocacy for human rights Critique of colonial exploitation Ethical treatment of all humans

Self-improvement and personal responsibility Enlightenment ideals such as reason and scientific inquiry Civic duty and public service

Commonalities Lives: Both were influential figures in their respective societies. Both played roles in shaping the attitudes and policies of their times. Literature: Both produced influential written works that had significant impacts on their audiences. Both addressed issues of morality and ethics in their writings. Themes: Both emphasized ethical behavior and the importance of treating others with respect and dignity. Both were concerned with improving society, albeit in different contexts and manners.

Voices of Early American Poetry: A Comparative Study of Anne Bradstreet and Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley

Lives

Anne Bradstreet

Born in West Africa Enslaved and brought to America First African American poet

Lived in colonial America First American poet Puritan

Lives

Wheatley

Religious themes First published book of poetry by an American Explores personal and domestic life

Classical and religious themes Published poems while enslaved Wrote on freedom and slavery

Bradstreet

Literature

Literature

Bradstreet

Religious faith Family Struggles of life in the New World

Wheatley

Freedom Religion Race and identity

Themes

Themes

Both lived in America during significant periods of early American history. Literature:

Both poets used religious themes prominently in their work. Both were trailblazers in their respective contexts: Bradstreet as the first published American poet and Wheatley as the first African American poet to publish a book.

Both wrote about religion. Both addressed the theme of freedom, albeit from different perspectives (Bradstreet in the context of personal and religious liberty, Wheatley in the context of slavery and liberation).

Bradstreet vs. Wheatly

Commonalities

Commonalities

Wheatley vs. Bradstreet

Lives

Themes

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