How did Bradstreet avoid punishment for challenging Puritan authority? by shielding herself behind her husband's political power by moving to a colony where her controversial views were more acceptable by ending each poem with a confirmation of her belief in salvation of the soul in the afterlife by attending church regularly and using a pseudonym for her poetry

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Layla

11 May, 16:43

How did Bradstreet avoid punishment for challenging Puritan authority? by shielding herself behind her husband's political power by moving to a colony where her controversial views were more acceptable by ending each poem with a confirmation of her belief in salvation of the soul in the afterlife by attending church regularly and using a pseudonym for her poetry

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By shielding herself behind her husband's political power

Answer: A

Explanation:

The father and mother of Anne were known political figures.

They always engaged with the public about the matters that affected Massachusetts.

Further, her family was made up of governors, thus very persuasive to the audience despite her age.

About her kids, she mentions the concept that will come afterlife and conclude her piece that she will be happy to live the memories of her children.

And the advice that she has always given to them.