American Lit. Native American/Theism Study Set

For anyone in American Lit. who needs this. Does not include speeches by Gregg Deal or Wamsutta James. Nor does it include the worldviews

William Bradford’s writing type

Narrative Account

William Bradford’s title of writing

“Of Plymouth Plantation”

William Bradford

Governor of Plymouth of 36 years

Anne Bradstreet’s writing type

Poetry

Anne Bradstreet’s title of writing

“To my Dear and Loving Husband”

Anne Bradstreet

Her husband assured readers that she fulfilled her household duties before she began writing

Edward Taylor’s writing type

Poetry and sermons

Edward Taylor’s title of writing

“Upon a Spider Catching a Fly”

Edward Taylor

Used metaphors related to spiritual things

William Byrd’s writing type

Journals and diaries

William Byrd’s writing title

“A History of the Diving Line”

William Byrd

He was a southern planter

Phillis Wheatley’s writing type

Poetry

Phillis Wheatley’s writing title

“On Virtue”

Phillis Wheatley

Black female, former slave, self educated

Jonathan Edwards’ writing type

Sermons

Jonathan Edwards’ writing title

“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”

Jonathan Edwards

He preached “hellfire and brimstone”

Cotton Mather’s writing type

Sermons

Cotton Mather’s writing title

“The Devil in New England”

Cotton Mather

Preacher, interested in witchcraft

Martin Luther

Began the Protestant Reformation in the year 1517

John Calvin

Founder of the Reformed Church, Congregational Church, and Presbyterian Church in 1533

Henry VIII

Began the Anglican Church

Puritanism

Originally developed in England to “purify” the Anglican church of the trappings of Catholicism

Pilgrims

Separatists who gave up on “purifying” the church and broke completely with the Church of England

Puritan Literature

Provides spiritual inside and instruction. Mostly sermons, theological studies and hymns

Puritan Literature Style

Has a clear statement and is characterized by short words, direct statements, and references to ordinary everyday objects. (Simple, Spiritual, Straightforward)

Puritan Literature Types

Some narrative accounts such as histories, biographies and autobiographies. Some poems, journals, and diaries.

Puritan Literature Aim

Primarily for serious self examination and did not produce fiction or drama because they regarded it as sinful