1.What were some specific characteristics of Puritan execution sermons?
2.Schechter writes, “The forms of transgression described in this book can arise in any place or time, their details modified only by newer weaponry or other technological changes. What differs strikingly from era to era, however, is the way such transgressions are interpreted.” Based on the information in this introduction, how would you compare the Puritans’ depiction of a crime to the way we write about crime today?
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3.In most of the scenarios Cotton Mather describes, the sinner repents and/or regrets his or her crime. Why do you think it was so important for Mather to describe repentance, given what you know about Puritan society?
4.Explain one thing you took away from Joel Black’s article about true crime and American literary history.
5.Karen Halttunen explains a big change that occurred in true crime writing beginning in the 18th century. What was it, and why was it important?
6.In “Murder of a Daughter,” sin is no longer mentioned specifically. Why did the couple kill their daughter, according to Franklin’s account? (His words or his insinuation). Give reasons for your answer.
7.What book have you chosen for your independent reading/Essay 2? Provide the title and author, as well as a sentence or two about why you chose it.