| I. Plymouth and the Puritans |
A. Popular myths
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B. History (Plymouth Plantation today)
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C. Literary myths for America
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1. Special people to meet test
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2. Special community others look to
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3. Emblematic perspective
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| II. William Bradford |
A. Impressive leader
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B. Providential history
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1. Human events show Providence (emblematic)
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2. Examples show emblematic perspective
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a. Events as God's will
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b. New world as test
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c. Bond of communal love
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d. Natives and colonists
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C. Myth of righteous, special people
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D. Change and loss
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| III. John Winthrop |
A. "Great Migration" leader
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B. Journal
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1. Emblematic perspective
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2. Concern for ideal
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3. Examples
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C. "A Model of Christian Charity"
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1. Vision of community (love)
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2. Model for others ("City upon a hill")
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D. American myth
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1. Special people
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2. Special to the world
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3. "City" in modern America
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