A Comparison and Contrast of the Supernatural's Active Role in the Lives of Mary Rowlandson and Benjamin Franklin         The literature written during this time period reflects the important part the supernatural (God) played during those changing times. The new world was struggling for a new identity. Were these individuals also defining the role of God to themselves?         In the preceding discussion the lives of Mary Rowlandson and Benjamin Franklin will be discussed. Each wrote a …showed first 75 words of 914 total…

…showed last 75 words of 914 total…her God. Franklin suggests that man controls his own destiny but also makes reference throughout to God. He must deal with his excessive pride, even as Mary Rowlandson has dealt with her own vanity.         Thus the supernatural (God) did help to shape our country to what it is today. Our beliefs reflect what our purpose is, what our identity is. Mary Rowlandson and 5 Benjamin Franklin were setting the standards for Americans to aspire to be.