Analysis of Sinners in Hands of an Angry God

Analysis: Sinners in the Hands of an

Angry GodFire and Brimstone Imagery

Bell Ringer

•While the counselors talk about

the Code of Conduct, think about

our bell ringer from last class

about behaviors/choices being

based on punishments/benefits.

Analysis: Sinners in the Hands of an

Angry God•Jonathan Edwards’ sermons are known

for frightening imagery. What

techniques does the minister use to

awaken the sinners in his congregation?

•Write two paragraphs using the box

framework for analysis.

Gather for 1st Paragraph

•In Sinners in the Hands of an Angry

God, Jonathan Edwards uses

__________ to create images that

help his audience experience the

consequences of sinful behavior.

Context for 1st Paragraph

•Make sure to summarize what is

happening when Edwards uses

that particular technique.

Quote for 1st Paragraph

•Find the text that supports what you

suggested in the “Gather.” It should

be a metaphor, simile, alliteration,

personification, or contrast. Don’t

forget quotation marks and to put

the line number in parenthesis!

Proof for 1st Paragraph

•Explain how Edwards’ use of that

type of figurative language helps

make the image being described

so powerful.

Gather for 2nd Paragraph

•Another technique Edwards uses

to present the horrific reality of a

Hellish afterlife is __________ .

Rest of the 2nd Paragraph

•Continue in just the same way you

completed the first paragraph.

•You should have two boxes of

brainstorming and two paragraphs.

mini-school

•Meet-the-teacher tonight (Monday

- September 13th) from 6:00 to

9:00.

•I hope you see you this evening.