alyses. . Compare and contrast the experiences of Richard Frethrone to Edward Winslow. . Challenge the reliability of these documents. Ask the writers these critical questions: 1. Are they presenting themselves as eyewitnesses or is there knowledge second-hand or hearsay? 2. Do these people have a reason to lie or exaggerate the truth? How would an exaggerated version of facts presented to their readers benefit themselves? 3. If they're writing about other people or groups or places are they recording their observations or opinions (or a mixture)? Can their comments on others be trusted? 4. Any thing you might think of that calls into question the sources' reliablity? . Why might you want to consult other sources rather than relying on a single author