Honest Hutchinson

I found Marilyn J Westekamp's article about Anne Hutchinson very interesting. I do not know much about Hutchinson, just that she was a rebellious Puritan woman. The article clarifies that Hutchinson was not a radical, but an inspired member of the Puritan community. I especially liked the fact that Hutchinson "never did acknowledge any error in her opinions" (pg. 486). She spoke what she believed to be the truth, even though it worsened her condemnation. She could have easily not mentioned her Divine revelation, potentially making a bigger change, but she did anyways. I find this really admirable, as I think it is important to do what's "right", to speak the truth, as opposed to taking the easy way out. Westekamp reveals that Hutchinson was a not a rebel, but rather a strong, independent woman, not afraid to speak her mind.