| I. Puritan "literature" |
A. Wigglesworth's "Day of Doom"
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B. Poetry and stories for us
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| II. Typical Puritan verse |
A. Plain to teach, remember
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B. Bay Psalm Book (Psalm 23)
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C. New England Primer
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| III. Anne Bradstreet |
A. Background
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B. Expression of acceptance of woman's role
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C. Use of extended metaphor (metaphysical)
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D. Shows varied style and subjects
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| IV. Edward Taylor |
A. Similar to Bradstreet
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1. Writes of loss of children
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2. Has strong marriage
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3. Uses extended metaphor
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4. Expresses acceptance
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B. More metaphysical than Bradstreet
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C. Both accomplished for time
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| V. Mary Rowlandson |
A. Native American tales contrast
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1. Definition of Trickster tale
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2. Different from European story
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B. Compelling story
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1. Structure
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2. Characterization
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3. Voice of narrator
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C. Powerful content
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1. Horror
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2. Salvation
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D. Theme of finding grace
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E. American story and myth
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