After reviewing “The Great Indian Debate,” use the information provided in the quotes to compare and contrast Mary Rowlandson’s characterization of Native Americans with Benjamin Franklin’s characterization. (200-250 words)

After reviewing “The Great Indian Debate,” it is recorded that Mary Rowlandson, being a victim of the attacks of the Indians, then wrote a realistic description of the time she spent living with the Native Americans (it was 11 weeks and 5 days). This vivid description was written in Mrs. Mary Rowlandson’s short book titled, “A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson.