Questions and Answers
What percentage of the final grade is attributed to the Midterm Examination?
Which literary period is covered in Part IV of the course?
What is a characteristic theme of Native American literature?
Which historical figure is credited with discovering the American continent?
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What was a major consequence faced by Native Americans following European colonization?
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Which type of literature was primarily produced by Native Americans before colonization?
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Who is one notable author associated with Puritan literature?
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In which week does the course cover the library of movements under the topic of Modernism?
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What prompted the Puritans to migrate to America?
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How did Puritans view the Church of England during the 17th century?
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Which of the following best describes the Puritan work ethic?
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What was a key belief of the Puritans regarding the Bible?
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What characterized the style of writing during the Puritan period?
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What role did civil authority play in Puritan life?
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In their pursuit of religious reform, what did the Puritans primarily aim to achieve?
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What significant identity shift occurred in the American colonists by the 1760s?
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What reaction does the speaker have when she first realizes her house is on fire?
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What does the speaker mean by the phrase 'the house on high erect'?
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How does the speaker cope with her loss after the fire?
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What does the 'mighty architect' refer to in the poem?
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What genre of writing was primarily produced during the Puritan period?
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What theme is primarily expressed through the speaker's reflections on her possessions?
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Which poet was the first American woman to publish a book of poems?
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What does the speaker ultimately conclude about her earthly treasures?
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What is one characteristic of Anne Bradstreet's writing style?
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What tone does the speaker adopt when reflecting on the destruction of her home?
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Which of the following best describes the speaker’s final attitude towards her loss?
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What did the Puritans believe regarding the value of material goods?
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How did Anne Bradstreet react to the loss of her home in the fire, according to her poem?
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What did Anne Bradstreet lose in the fire that greatly troubled her?
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What does the phrase 'house on high erect' refer to in Bradstreet's poem?
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What discouraged creativity and imagination during the Puritan period?
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Study Notes
Evaluation Scheme
- Midterm Examination: 30% of overall grade; includes two parts (15% each)
- CEPT Exam: Contributes 5%
- Quizzes: 20% total, divided into four quizzes
- Group Presentation: Makes up 10%
- Class Attendance: Accounts for 5%
- Final Examination: 30% of total, consists of two parts (15% each)
Tentative Schedule Overview
- Native American Literature and Puritanism covered in Part I
- Rationalism and Romanticism included in Part II; Quiz 3 follows
- Realism explored in Part IV; Quiz 4 follows
- The Modern Period and Postmodernism discussed in Part V
Native American Literature
- Indigenous people, known as Native Americans or American Indians, occupied North America before European colonization.
- Consisted of numerous distinct tribes and groups; many still exist today.
- Initially lived peacefully until Europeans colonized, leading to land loss and deaths due to disease.
- Earliest American literature derived from oral traditions of stories and songs, centered on nature and sacredness of land.
Puritanism Historical Background
- Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering the American continent in 1492.
- English settlers established Jamestown in 1607 and the Mayflower arrived in Plymouth in 1620.
- By the 1760s, settlers began identifying as Americans, separate from their European roots.
- 17th-century England experienced religious conflicts, prompting many to embrace Puritanism due to dissatisfaction with the Church of England.
Puritan Beliefs
- Puritans fled to America seeking religious freedom to practice a stricter form of faith.
- Emphasis on moral living guided by scripture, hard work, and simplicity in lifestyle.
- Criticized the corruption of existing churches and sought to purify religious practices.
Puritan Literature
- Dominated by themes of faith, divine authority, and moral conduct.
- Emphasized a person's fate as determined by God, with nature as a reflection of divine power.
- The Puritan writing style was marked by simplicity, directness, and a focus on practicality.
- Notable genres included histories, sermons, poetry, and biographies, although poetry was less favored due to practical constraints.
Key Puritan Writers
- William Bradford: Histories chronicling early colonial life.
- Anne Bradstreet: First American woman to publish poetry; known for "Verses Upon the Burning of Our House."
- Jonathan Edwards: Important preacher and sermon writer.
- Mary Rowlandson: Noted for her captivity narrative.
Anne Bradstreet: "Verses Upon the Burning of Our House"
- Based on the true event of her home burning down, illustrating deep emotional conflict.
- Reflects Puritan values regarding the transient nature of material possessions.
- The poem addresses her reaction to the fire and her subsequent reflections on loss, faith, and spiritual wealth.
Key Themes in Bradstreet's Poem
- Initial shock and despair upon witnessing her home burning.
- Acknowledgement of God’s sovereignty over earthly possessions and comfort in divine providence.
- Use of self-reflection to rise above grief, focusing on eternal spiritual treasures rather than earthly goods.
- Concludes with a sense of acceptance, reinforcing faith that a divine home awaits beyond physical loss.
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Explore the evaluation criteria for the American Literature course, including midterms, quizzes, and final examinations. This structure outlines the importance of class participation and group presentations in assessing student performance.
