Background/Author's Life
What was the title of the document written by Michel-Gullaume Jean De Crèvecoeur?
¨Letters of an American Farmer¨
Does the author use an effective use of pathos to make us believe what about America?
America is superior to Europe and a better place to live in (where people and immigrants go to become men)
Why did the author prouduce/publish his work?
His great desire to be able to define what an “American” (teaching the Europeans)
What is the author´s definiton of an American?
An American is a ¨new man¨ formed by blending diverse cultures and experiences, who acts upon new principles.
What was Michel-Gullaume Jean De Crèvecoeur´s American name?
J. Hector St. John
How does the author describe the American landscape (Imagery)
(say 1 of 3 key words at least)
fertile, abundant, beautiful
What were the author´s intentions?
America > Europe
Vast new opportunities politically and economically for immigrants.
How does the author describe the relationship between hard work and social mobility in America?
He claims that labor is rewarded with land, freedom, and equality, unlike the rigid social classes of Europe.
How old was Michel-Guillaume Jean De Crèvecoeur when he died?
78
How does the author differently describe Europeans to Americans? (1 of the 2 ways)
Europeans: demanding just a morsel of bread to eat as well as a prosperous life (Starved) or (wilted flowers) Americans: rich in land, bread, and protection
(Fed) or (beautiful flourished plants)
What did the author hope to achieve?
To motivate more people to immigrate into a prosperous “new world” (America)
What role does the agrarian lifestyle play in Crevecoeur´s vision of America?
It emphasizes independence, simplicity, and moral virtue, portraying farmers as the backbone of the nation.
Who is the one who adopts new ideas and principles, free from European prejudices?
The ¨new American¨
How effect does Crévecoeur´s use of this rhetorical question, ¨Can a wretch who wanders about ... call England his country?¨ have on his audience?
These questions provoke reflection and a sense of despair, guiding readers to favor American ideals.
How do Crévecoeur´s personal experiences as an immigrant and farmer shape his portrayal of America in his writing?
His experiences farming and adapting to a new life in America shaped his depiction of the country as a land of opportunity and independence.
How does the author highlight cultural and ethnic diversity in shaping American identity?
He celebrates America as a melting pot of cultures, religions, and nationalities that unite to form a shared identity.