Can you make any personal connections to the passage from Under the Mesquite? Do you see any connections between the text and other texts? Or do you see connections to issues or events currently happening in society?

c. there are many strengths

franklin attempting to increase tolerance towards native americans was the largest difference betwixt franklin’s "remarks concerning the savages of north america" and rowlandson’s the narrative of the captivity and restoration of mrs. rowlandson. franklin promoted acceptance regarding the beliefs of the native americans. on the other hand, rowlandson’s view towards the native american people was negative.