Why start with the Puritans, and not with Native American oratory or the journals of Spanish or Portuguese explorers? How relatable are the works on Winthrop, Bradstreet, and Rowlandson for readers today? How do they help us understand the “origins” of American identity?

Literary Analysis 1

Volume a

https://uerjundergradslit.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/the-norton-anthology-of-american-literature-9th-edition-volumes-a-b.pdf

volume b
https://uerjundergradslit.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/the-norton-anthology-of-american-literature-9th-eidtion-volumes-c-d-e.pdf

•Using the links above for the readings: Do not use any other sources!

“Beginnings to 1820” (pages 3-25)

• John Winthrop (pages 176-178)
“A Model of Christian Charity” (pages 178-189)

• Anne Bradstreet
Bio (pages 217-219)
“The Prologue” (pages 219-220)
“The Author to Her Book” (page 236)
“Before the Birth of One of her Children” (pages 236-237)

• Mary Rowlandson
Bio (pages 267-268)
The Sovereignty and Goodness of God (pages 269-301)

Respond to the prompt below:

o Consider the readings for Module 1 as a starting point for a class such as this one. Why start with the Puritans, and not with Native American oratory or the journals of Spanish or Portuguese explorers? How relatable are the works on Winthrop, Bradstreet, and Rowlandson for readers today? How do they help us understand the “origins” of American identity?

1. Prepare the document by following the Document Formatting Guidelines located in the Introduction Module. Be sure to review the attached Literary Analysis Assignment Rubric [PDF] Use Times New Roman 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and double space. Keep in mind that in order to receive full credit your letter should do the following:

o Be between 150-250 words
o Connect one of the works from Winthrop, Bradstreet, or Rowlandson to America today
o Use specific examples from your chosen work
o Connect the themes of that text to your understanding or impression of America now