Studied by 0 people
Looks like no one added any tags here yet for you.
Native American
Used stories to teach moral lessons and convey practical information about the natural world.
Native American
Oral literature- myths, legends.
Puritan
Dominated by Puritan beliefs that humans existed for the sole purpose of God.
Puritan
Life entailed hard work, frugality, self-improvement, and self reliance
Rationalism
Freedom, reason, common sense, and logical thinking were favored over religious faith and intuition.
Romanticism
Celebrates individualism, nature, imagination, and emotions
Romanticism
Elevated imagination over reason and intuition over fact.
Transcendentalism
Individual is the center of the universe
Transcendentalism
Found beauty in imagination
Transcendentalism
Non-conformity and self-reliance are key ideas.
Realism
Realistic and accurate portrayal of life
Realism
A response to the horrors of the Civil War
Naturalism
Forced beyond people’s control such as fate, nature, and heredity
Naturalism
A response in showcasing the harsh reality of frontier life
Modernism
Replaces/transforms traditions in both culture and writing
Modernism
Topics and themes include doubt, disillusionment, and depression
Modernism
World War 1, Great Depression, and World War 2 time period.
Note 
Flashcard (46)