Nathaniel Hawthorne and Jonathan Edwards have a similar theme in both of their writings of basically, God sees all sins, every single one is known and every single one means something, or is supposed to. They both have similar and different themes and styles. Jonathan Edwards and Nathaniel Hawthorne, both use rhetorical devices in their writing to cause an effect, some are similar, some are different. The differences in the writing can show how one style or theme can be more noticed than a different style and theme. Although, Jonathan Edwards’ writing,”Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God,” has a theme that teaches not to do wrong and has a harsh tone, the harsh tone may intrigue some people other, but bother others. This theme and tone show