Mary Rowlandson Transformation

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Transformation of Mary Rowlandson

In my paper I will be talking about Mary Rowlandson, but before I start telling you about her I will define for you what transformation means to me. Transformation is a major change in one appearance or way of life.
There were a lot of things surrounding transformation. Mary Rowlandson a colonial women taken during the attack by the Native American and was held for 11 weeks. She found comfort in the Bible while she held captive and I got the understanding that her giving heart encouraged her. Although she was held captive she still held on to her faith in God that she would return safely. From what I understood Mary Rowlandson became unsure of her morals. Rowlandson realized that the capacity

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