1.0 The Literature During the Colonial America and the American Revolution.pptVIP

American Literature School of Foreign Studies How to study American literature Three approaches: Analytical approach; thematic approach; Historical approach Pay attention to literary trends Naturalism, Imagism, Expressionism, Existentialism, Black humor, Theatre of the Absurd, Lost Generation, the Beat Generation, etc. Course Aims To have a chronological and systematical survey of American literature. To be acquainted with important writers of different periods and their major works To master basic elements of literature To study critical thinking style and improve literary taste To deepen your understanding about English To make a comparative study of Chinese literature and western literature To instruct us to be moral Important Wars in American History American Literature in Colonial Period and Revolutionary Period Time: the settlement of North America ——1607 the Independence War——1783 Major Topic: American Puritanism （美国清教主义） Historical Background Early history In 1492, Christopher Columbus found the new continent called America In 1607, Captain John Smith led some Englishmen across the ocean. In 1620, 102 passengers sailed on the ship Mayflower across the ocean and settled on the new continent “New England”. Puritanism （Para.3, Page 1） Puritans=Calvinists 加尔文主义 John Calvin, a theologian, Puritans believed most doctrines preached by him, so they were also called Calvinists Puritans wanted to purify the church to its original state, because they thought the churches are corrupted and had too many rituals(仪式). Doctrines of Puritans Religion had the highest priority; Glorifying God; Believing predestination(宿命论), original sin, total depravity(堕落) and limited atonement(有限制的赎罪)； With a promising hope of creating a new paradise. (They are the chosen people to build a new world according to God’s will.) 18世纪中叶,清教徒约翰·卫斯理用一句话概括了清教徒精神：拼命地挣