1. Discuss, in “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” Edwards’ description of God’s wrath and Edwards’ use of the metaphors of storm and thunder, flood and fire.

Answer 1

"Discuss" means you need to write an essay on this topic. What don't you understand about this assignment?

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Answer 2

I don't understand the story and the assignment

Answer 3

Make sure you read it several times, AND read the following, too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinners_in_the_Hands_of_an_Angry_God

http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/books/sat2/history/chapter5section6.rhtml

https://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Sinners_in_the_Hands_of_an_Angry_God.html

Then read it again with 4 blank pages next to you. Label the pages: one for God's wrath/anger; one for Storm/thunder; one for Flood; and one for Fire. As you read, make note of when each of these four ideas or images appear and briefly what Edwards is using that idea/image for.

Once you have your lists for each of the four, you'll be ready to start writing your paper explaining why Edwards used each of these four ideas/images.

Answer 4

The third link, redone:
http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Sinners_in_the_Hands_of_an_Angry_God.html