At one point, Rudman becomes uncomfortable with his usual route and feels "keyed to a detour"; he compares this unpredictable journey with the philosopher Descartes' trip to the wharf. What internal activity does he associate with these unfamiliar settings?

How does this excerpt from of plymouth plantation show the influence of religion in early american literature? puritans believed it was by god's provision of protection that they survived. puritans believed god must be included in all written documents puritans believed god would give them a simpler path to their destination puritans believed their experiences would influence others to follow god's path ?