Posted by Sara on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 8:40pm.

Question

The puritans had a long-lasting effect on english society and , to some extent , our own. with someone, brainstorm aspects of society today that seem "puritan" in origin.

please help.

i know that puritans were a very large and powerful group among the dissenting protestants.



Socials - Ms. Sue, Monday, September 14, 2009 at 8:46pm
The modern legacies of the Puritans are those people who believe that

* young people's clothing is immodest
* sex outside of marriage is immoral
* today's music is evil
* even mild swear words are wrong

I'm sure you and your friends can think of other examples of modern Puritanism.


Socials - Sara, Monday, September 14, 2009 at 8:57pm
-clothing
-church services
-drinking
-gambling
-theatre
-music
-mild swear words

I don't know if this is right, please help.

Answer 1

But you didn't explain how your list is an example of modern Puritanism.

Your question asks for aspects of society -- not just a list of nouns.

Answer 2

-clothing, because back then the clothing were usually worn in dark colours and and were supposed to be covering everything

-church services, because back then they were simple and plain, but now they're not

-drinking, because back then people used to drink alot mostly the poor because of their lackness to buy the good food, but now people are just drinking casually


-gambling, because back then there used to be a lot of gambling which caused alot of troubles

-music, because back then the music was religiouus type but now its full of swear words

-mild swear words because back then you weren't allowed to utter a single swaer word but now people swear all the time

is this right please help, I have tried and tried

Answer 3

That looks great, Sara. :-)

Answer 4

thank u Ms. Sue you have delighted me

Answer 5

You're very welcome, Sara.

Answer 6

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