The puritans feared the natives because they were believed to be in touch with the devil and unnatural spirits other than God. They were seen as uncivilized savages and the puritans thought that the natives' intentions were not pure, and they would get in touch with evil spirits in nature; the puritans did not desire to become people who worshiped the devil and anyone else other than God; therefore, the were afraid of becoming like the natives and transforming from what they really were.
2) Why did the English attack the Irish? How was this experience like the natives and the English?
The English attacked the Irish because they believed that they were far more superior than anyone else who they encountered. It was believed that there were social and other boundaries that separated the two groups of people and the English "deserved" to be in a higher standing than the Irish. They were of no use to the English, so they saw out to destroy them. It is similar to the English and natives' experience because in both situations, the English saw themselves as far more educated and civilized people; therefore, they thought they were more worthy than any other group to grow and expand as a civilization.
3) Why was there such a difference between the Natives and the English? Who created the difference and why?The difference between the natives and English originated from different backgrounds and cultures. People who were from Europe were raised in a more wealthy environment with God as the one to worship in man-made churches. The natives grew up fighting and trading to earn the necessities that they needed to survive daily. They also, in contrast to the English, would worship God in nature like the woods because that is where they felt more connected to God. The differences could have been compromised when the two groups first came into contact with each other, but instead they kept certain boundaries that prevented a neutral living environment and routine.
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