Question

source: letter written by john rolfe on his decision to marry pocahontas, in a letter to sir thomas dale, governor of virginia, 1614, smithsonian
let therefore this my well advised protestation... condemn me herein, if my chiefest intent and purpose be not, to strive with all my power of body and mind, in the undertaking of so mighty a matter, no way led (so far forth as mans weakness may permit) with the unbridled desire of carnal affection: but for the good of this plantation, for the honour of our country, for the glory of god, for my own salvation, and for the converting to the true knowledge of god and jesus christ, an unbelieving creature, namely pokahuntas....
shall i be of so untoward a disposition, as to refuse to lead the blind into the right way? shall i be so unnatural, as not to give bread to the hungry? or uncharitable, as not to cover the naked? shall i despise to actuate these pious duties of a christian? shall the base fears of displeasing the world, overpower and withhold me from revealing unto man these spiritual works of the lord, which in my meditations and prayers, i have daily made known unto him? god forbid...
now if the vulgar sort, who square all mens actions by the base rule of their own filthiness, shall tax or taunt me in this my godly labour: let them know, it is not any hungry appetite, to gorge myself with incontinency; sure (if i would, and were so sensually inclined) i might satisfy such desire, though not without a seared conscience, yet with christians more pleasing to the eye, and less fearful in the offence unlawfully committed.
hipp: choose one of the following
historical situation, intended audience, authors purpose, authors point of view.

Explanation:

The letter is written by John Rolfe to Sir Thomas Dale in 1614 regarding his decision to marry Pocahontas. He justifies his decision by stating his intentions are for the good of the plantation, honor of the country, glory of God, his own salvation, and the conversion of Pocahontas. He also defends himself against potential criticism from those who might judge his actions by base - minded standards. This shows his point of view on his marriage decision and his religious and moral stance.

Answer:

Author's Point of View