Jonathan Edwards Figurative Language Analysis

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Language and communication has always been a part of human nature, whether that be in the form of grunts and pictures or in spoken word. The Iroquois Constitution and the work of Jonathan Edwards are no different in this manner however the way in which they are written is contrasting. Throughout this essay I will show the similarities and differences between the two documents and compare the uses of figurative language between the two.
In Dekanawida's Iroquois Constitution figurative language is used sparingly in order to amplify the meaning of certain phrases such as the many ways in which the “Tree of Great Peace” is described. Figurative language is used so sparingly in this document in order to put emphasis on the need and rules of peace as well as the punishments that come with disregarding the Constitution. The speech in this work is very straightforward, most likely to leave little room for misinterpretation. It is also made abundantly clear that Dekanawida believes in the possibility and fulfillment of piece between the 5 Indian nations. This is made believable by the final passage of the …show more content…

Edward's sermon is a hot spot for figurative language, it being used throughout nearly the entire work. Much of the figurative language used in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is in the form of metaphors. Seemingly the most common of these is the image of the sinners of mankind being held in the palm of God who capable of dropping them into hell to endure his punishments for their sins. Another reoccurring theme is that God abhors the sinners and is merely waiting to send them to hell. The piece is decorated with language resembling this, providing intense imagery of what is to come for sinners in the afterlife. Edward's piece gives the allusion that sinners will get what they deserve and that God is the protection of the holy and the damnation of the

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