himself an apron? O! the approach of God consumed and burnt off his apron! Though his apron would keep him from the sight of a bird, yet it would not from the eye of the incorruptible God…Let therefore all self-righteous men beware, for however they at present please themselves with the worthiness of their glorious fig- leaves; yet when God shall come to deal with them for sin, assuredly they will find themselves naked.” TRUE (A) or (B) FALSE (B)? 13. To “fortify” is to supply a place for safety. 14. Bunyan suggests that Adam and Eve hid themselves to protect themselves from their own conscience. 15. The writer questions Adam’s motive for hiding himself. 16. Bunyan implies that the coverings from fig leaves stand for self-righteousness. 17. He asserts that human schemes for self-righteousness cannot withstand God’s true righteousness. ___________________________________________________________________________ Passage Eight (Chapter 9) (On the Sanctity of Life) Ver. 5. "And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother, will I require the life of man." 18. One can infer that Bunyan would have referred to this verse of Scripture to uphold the sanctity of human life. 19. The verse requires the death penalty for taking human life. 20. Biblical text advocates respect for life. ______________________________________________________________________________ For Reflection Internationally popular Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) began his career writing narrative poetry, and later started his career as a novelist. His knowledge of Scottish history and legends, along with his literary skills equipped him to become a renowned historical novelist, poet, and playwright. He believed in social justice and equality. He also believed in moral living regardless of religion, social status, or ancestry. Compare notes in Bunyan’s commentary to Sir Walter Scott’s poem “Man, the Enemy of Man.” Explain the sentiments of John Bunyan to Sir Walter Scott’s views on human life and acts of violence. (Write five-eight sentences. Edit your writing to correct errors, Post your reflection on the discussion board, Label the post: A Reflection on Sir Walter Scott’s Poem, “Man, the Enemy of Man” and John Bunyan’s Views on Violence.)
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