Smith
Who is the Indian princess who saved Smith?
Pocahontas
What tribe wrote "When the Grizzlies Walked Upright"?
The Modoc Tribe
What genre does Rowlandson's narrative fall into, and what are characteristics of that genre?
Captivity narrative & gory, exciting, pop-fiction of the time.
What year did Bradstreet pen "Verses upon the Burning of our House, July 18th, _____"
1666
Is there an established civilization in modern day America before the Europeans started the colonialization process?
YES!
Arrogant- he viewed himself highly
What is the primordial states of "The Earth on Turtle's Back"?
"Before the earth existed, there was only water... Far above in teh clouds there was Skyland."
What did the Indians do with Rowlandson's baby after she died?
They buried her
How do both of Bradstreet's poem compare? (what are their similarities)
They both are emotionally lead
They both refer to God and address him.
They both rely/depend upon "Heaven"
What is a cultural difference between the Native Americans and the settlers?
1. Lifestyle primitive
2. Religion (one creator god)
3. Land not owned.
What is the gift that Smith gives the Chief and what is its significance?
A compass- it saves his life!
Who are the creative forces in The Navajo Origin Legend?
Blue Body, Black Body, White Body, and The Mirage People
What historical event spurred Rowlandson's captivity?
King Philip's War
What is one comparison made in Bradstreet's poem "To My Dear and Loving Husband"
"Mines of Gold" "Rivers cannot quench" "Riches that the East doth hold"
What author is a part of the Jamestown colony, why was it setteled, and when was it established?
John Smith & 1607.
How long were Smith and his Crew at Sea?
Five months
What is the explanatory element of "When the Grizzlies walked Upright"?
The trail on the side of Mt. Shasta.
What is one word that Rowlandson uses to characterize the Native Americans?
Barbaric, the devil, black creatures, savages, etc.
How many children did Bradstreet have?
eight
What two authors are a part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and what are their beliefs?
Mary Rowlandson & Anne Bradstreet
They are Puritans (the elect + exclusive not inclusive + judgemental God + wrath over grade).
Upon Smith's return from captivity, what does the group want to do with him and where do they get the justification?
Kill him because of the "The Levitical Law"
What are the six steps of creation stories?
1. Primordial state/ chaos
2. Creative force
3. Creation process
4. Order and structure
5. Human origins
6. Explanatory elements
How long was Rowlandson in captivity?
eleven weeks and five days
Why is Bradstreet significant to American literary history?
She is credited as being the first woman accomplished New World poet
Who is the supreme ruler of most of the indigenous tribes in the Chesapeake Bay region who is mentioned in Smith's narrative? Furthermore, who is his daughter.
Chief Powhatan & Pocahontas