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American Literature_Colonial America Outline of American Literature Colonial Period Background information Writers and works New England New England s composed of six states, including from north to south : Maine缅因州, New Hampshire新罕布什尔州, Vermont佛蒙特州, Massachusetts马萨诸塞州, Rhode Island罗德岛州, Connecticut康涅狄格州. Historical Background American literature begins with the orally transmitted myths, legends, tales, and lyrics (always songs) of Indian cultures. ---- no written literature The Indian’s contribution to America Indian words in everyday American English today such as “canoe”, “tobacco”, “potato”, “moccasin” 软鞋，鹿皮鞋, “raccoon” 浣熊 “persimmon” 柿子 “moose” 麋鹿 “tomahawk” 战斧 “totem” 图腾 Puritanism in America 2. Why did Puritans come to America?- to reform the Church of England- to have an entirely new church- to escape religious persecution* God’s chosen people* To seek a new Garden of Eden* To build “City of God on earth” 3. Doctrine of Puritanism (1) Predestination: God decided everything before things occurred. (2) Original sin: Human beings were born to be evil, and this original sin can be passed down from generation to generation. (3) Total depravity :Humanity’s utter corruption since the Fall (4) Limited atonement: Only the “elect” can be saved. Puritanism in America 4.Puritan lifestyle: Hard work, thrift, piety, sobriety, simple tastes; They are optimistic. 5.The Change of Putitan’s Characters More preoccupied with business and profits. More practical More tougher To be ever ready for any misfortune and tragic failure. 6.The Features of Puritan Writing The style is fresh, simple and direct. The rheroric is plain and honest. A touch of nobility often traceable to the direct influence of Bible. Puritanism in America 7. Influence on the country1)American Puritanism was one of the most enduring shaping influences in American thought and American literature.2) A g