The Hugemanities Project Big Contest
Submission Date
4-22-2024
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Contest Category
Innovative Design
College or School
University of New Hampshire
Course Name
English 419: How to Read Anything
Course Number
ENGL 419.04
Course Instructor
Laura Smith
Project Description
This project dives into the complex intersection of Puritan beliefs, underlying racism, and community cohesion as seen through the lens of Cotton Mather's perspective on Hannah Duston. By examining his writings and sermons, this project seeks to unravel the complexities of Mather's worldview and the enduring impact of his interpretations on the historical narrative surrounding Hannah Duston and her legacy. (description taken from the describition we used on the poster.)
Recommended Citation
McAllister, Audrey and McDonough, Lily, "Voices of Contention: Cotton Mather's View of Hannah Duston and its Enduring Impact" (2024). The Hugemanities Project Big Contest. 34.
https://scholars.unh.edu/hugemanities/34