Lecture 2 - The Narrative of Purity and Early Colonies

Question 1

The First Colonies

Answer 1

(1620-1760)

Question 2

Jamestown (Virginia) Challenges:

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-Located in inhospitable terrain, lacking clean water and plagued by diseases, swamps, and harsh winters.

-John Smith and settlers faced hardship due to unrealistic goals like finding gold instead of preparing for long-term settlement or agriculture.

Question 3

Virginia Colony:

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Settlers sought refuge from religious persecution during Europe’s Protestant Reformation, leading to conflicts between Catholics and various Protestant groups.

Question 4

New England Colonies:

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Establishment of the Church of England led to intolerance for non-Anglicans, prompting dissenters to seek a new life in the New World.

Question 5

Pilgrims and Puritans:

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Pilgrims (1620) aimed for separation from the Church of England, while Puritans (1630) sought internal reform.
Both groups merged in the Massachusetts Bay Colony by the late 17th century.

Question 6

Beliefs and Ideals:

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Puritans believed in their chosen status by God and espoused a return to true Christianity, emphasizing the theory of Predestination, leading to constant self-doubt.

Question 7

William Bradford - Plymouth Plantation:

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Utilized personal experiences to convey moral lessons through simplified narratives and parables.
Portrayed Puritans as heroic figures facing tests of faith amid hardships.

Question 8

John Winthrop - “A Model of Christian Charity” (1630):

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Advocated self-sacrifice for communal benefit, cautioning against individual selfishness.
Coined the metaphor of a “city upon a hill” symbolizing American exceptionalism.

Question 9

Puritan Legacy:

Answer 9

Puritan Legacy:

Question 10

Literary Concepts:

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Rhetorical questions employed for emphasis or persuasion.
Metaphors used to create symbolic associations.
Similes for comparison using “like” or “as.”
Parables as allegorical stories conveying moral lessons.
“In media res” technique, starting narratives in the middle of action.
Antithesis, contrasting opposing ideas or words for emphasis.

Question 11

in a nutshell :

Answer 11

This detailed flashcard encapsulates key information about the narrative of purity in early colonies, influential figures, their beliefs, and the literary devices employed in their writings and enduring cultural impact