a chill wind was blowing that nipped him sharply and bit with especial venom into his wounded shoulder. He lay down on the snow and attempted to sleep but the frost son drove him shivering to his feet? what is the figurative language of this

How does this excerpt from of plymouth plantation show the influence of religion in early american literature? puritans believed it was by god's provision of protection that they survived. puritans believed god must be included in all written documents puritans believed god would give them a simpler path to their destination puritans believed their experiences would influence others to follow god's path ?