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The earliest era of American literature.
Native American literature
Passing down stories and histories by word of mouth.
Oral Tradition
Who likes going on walks in the woods with strangers?
Goodman Brown
Who is the leader of the girls in the woods?
Abigail
"And the wind, God's icy wind, will blow!"
Proctor
Early National/Revolutionary Period: Even though Americans were finally writing literature during this time period, their writing was still distinctly _______________.
British / European
Stories involving the gods and creation
Myths
Who likes abusing (and killing) their wives?
Jason Gunter.
How old is Abigail?
17
Who says the following: "Welcome, again, my children, to the communion of your race!"
The devil/stranger
When God has already decided who will be saved.
Predestination
Regionally based stories that involve superstitions. (Often consists of animals as the main characters)
Folktales (Folklore)
How many shells were in Yate's shotgun?
0
What did Rev. Parris replace at the church?
Abigail
The Colonial Period took place between _____ ______________ ___ ______________ and ____ _______________ _____.
The founding of Jamestown and the Revolutionary War.
When a writer intentionally chooses not present the reader with a clear answer about something in a story.
Ambiguity.
Who can't find their broom?
Goody Cloyse
What does Abigail say was moving in the caldron?
a frog
I've heard you to be a sensible man, Mr. Hale. I hope you'll leave some of it in Salem.
Proctor
What example was provided of Early National/Revolutionary fiction?
Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" / "Rip Van Winkle"
A character who is easily recognizable due to their traits.
Archetype
Of all the characters we have met, who feels the most guilt at the end of their story?
Reverend Yates
What year does the story take place?
1692
The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you.
Elizabeth