Questions your response what kind of article is this: narrative (telling a story), expository (giving information or explaining a thesis), or persuasion (convincing readers to change an idea or behavior as a result of his argument)? explain why. what is the main idea or central thesis of this article? what reasons does hutson offer for why the puritans still influence american culture today? what specific evidence does hutson offer for why the puritans still influence american culture today? to what extent do you agree/disagree with hutson's central idea? explain why. what new evidence can you offer to support hutson's thesis? what evidence can you offer to challenge hutson's thesis?