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    7/5/13 Chapter 12: America at Midcentury The Emergence of An American Literature Stephen A. Douglas- tough-minded‚ idol of a bumptious element in the Democratic party that called itself Young America‚ cared little for the moral issue of slavery; urged Americans to forget the sectional quarrel and to build a prosperous and powerful nation. 1850s- Most distinguished and productive periods in the history of American lit- Before- literacy dependency on Europe First Writers w/ recognition:

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    obstacles that stand in the way of Blacks ever reaching their full potential. Therefore‚ Blacks must go through White supremacy and stereotyping on the daily basis in order to survive. This is evident in the novels and stories read in African American Literature course. First‚ in A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry‚ Younger family is denied their rights of freedom when the Welcome Committee does not want them to move into their new home in the White neighborhood. Second‚ in The Emmett Till Murder

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    The topic for discussion is the impact religion had between the African Americans and the Europeans that had migrated to Colonial America. This topic being very vast I will be focusing on specifically the Christian group the Puritans and the African American religion of Christianity. The argument that could be made is that even though both groups shared beliefs of the Christianity faith the Puritans lead a contradictory life style. The Puritans believed in being a Godly people extended a gospel message

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    Puritanism in American Literature The Puritans had a large influence in American literature and still influence moral judgment and religious beliefs in the United States to this day. Puritan writing was used to glorify God and to relate God more directly to our world. Puritan literature was commonly a realistic approach to life. “Puritanism as a historical phenomenon and as a living presence in American life has enriched American literature in ways far too numerous to detail here.” (G

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    Between past and present events‚ there is corruption in human nature. With the corruption of human nature people only do kind acts only out of self interest. Throughout history‚ early American authors‚ such as Jonathan Edwards‚ Thomas Jefferson‚ and Olaudah Equiano‚ convey how they view human nature through their literature. While Edwards and Equiano views human nature as purely evil and greedy. Meanwhile Jefferson also talks about the corruption of human nature‚ he includes how humans has the choice

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    temples‚ societies and missions. Their origins are wide and derive from many sources. Before the introduction of Christianity from Europe to the United States‚ Native American religion was disparate‚ separated by tribes‚ clans or nations. It was unstructured but in general spirituality was inherent in every aspect of their lives; religion was characterized by a oneness with nature and the intense relationship between the indigenous people and their environment. In the 17th century a wave of European

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    Notes on American Literature

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    01.10.2007 · American literature begins with native Americans – orally passed: songs‚ myths‚ poetry (later translated into English) · complex‚ multilingual beginning Important figures: · Sir Walter Raleigh – traveler‚ Elizabeth’s I lover‚ poet‚ soldier‚ died in Tower of London. A famous English writer‚ poet‚ courtier and explorer. He was responsible for establishing the second English colony in the New World (after Newfoundland was established by Sir Humphrey Gilbert nearly one year previously

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    WHAT IS THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN TOURISM? The idea and practice of religion is something which historically and essentially has always been part of man. While religions differ and express many similarities across the centuries there has always been and continues to be relevance for it in the hearts of men. For our purposes of travel discussion‚ there will be no talk of doctrine and dogma here. Rather today’s blog topic seeks as always to discuss the forms and facets travel takes in our lives‚ in

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    During the late 18th century‚ the American colonies began to revolt against their mother country‚ England. These actions made by those brave rebellious souls‚ would change the new world forever. The American colonies won the long war for independence and emerged as a fledgling country. The Founding Fathers of the this country knew they were in the process of making history‚ yet as they built the framework of what would soon become a republic they spent years away from their homes‚ families‚ properties

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    Early American Literature

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    American Literature begins in the early 1600’s with the written works of the new settlers coming from Europe to the New Land of America. Although the Indians lived in America before the first Europeans arrived; their literature was somewhat neglected due to it being transmitted orally with no written works. The American writings of the early seventeenth century possess no great artistic value; they are mainly valuable as a study in origins and understanding America’s early experience. During its

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