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After observing and analyzing each of their works, the two author’s differences are apparent. Bradstreet’s work seems as if it was never supposed to be published. The things she wrote about were very private and personal. There are many external and internal conflicts that she expresses her feelings towards, almost as if it were similar to a diary. Wheatley, on the other hand, has some obvious formal education. Her writing is sophisticated, and the main subject of her writings is her going from Africa to America. When it comes to similarities in their writing Bradstreet and Wheatley both reflect on spiritual aspects. Wheatley often thanks God for letting her come to America. Bradstreet thanks God even when bad things happen because she knows

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