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1、AMERICAN LITERATURE A-AMERICAN LITERATURE A-UNIT ONEUNIT ONEHISTORICAL NARRATIVEHISTORICAL NARRATIVE“Of Plymouth PlantationBy: William Bradford“OF PLYMOUTH PLANTATION“OF PLYMOUTH PLANTATIONWILLIAM BRADFORDWILLIAM BRADFORDThematic LinkThe daring exploration of what is now North America by English Pur
2、itans is motivated by a wish for religious freedom.The Pilgrims earliest encounters with Native Americans and with a harsh, unfamiliar land are difficult and frightening. Focusing your Reading:Literary Analysis: Primary SourcesActive Reading: SummarizingREADING AND ANALYZINGREADING AND ANALYZINGEngl
3、and 1500s-1600sMain Reason: Religious FreedomConflict: Puritans wanted to withdraw from the Church of EnglandSeparatists known as Pilgrims today fled from England to Holland and eventually migrated to America.1620 sailed across Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower.READING AND ANALYZINGREADING AND ANALYZI
4、NGWhat factual information does William Bradford present about the voyage?The Pilgrims crossed the ocean from England and landed in a safe port on Cape Cod.What descriptions show Bradfords personal opinion or point of view?Describes Native Americans as “savage barbarians, the weather as “sharp and v
5、iolent, and the wilderness as “hideous and desolate.Describes the ocean as separating Pilgrims from all “civil parts of the world.READING AND ANALYZINGREADING AND ANALYZINGHow does Bradford interpret the Pilgrims discovery of Native Americans corn and beans? What does this tell you about his beliefs
6、?God led them to find the food in order to prevent them from starving.Bradford believes that God plays an active part in the Pilgrims daily lives. This belief creates intimacy, trust, and love between the Pilgrims and God.LITERARY ANALYSISLITERARY ANALYSISHow does the Pilgrims relationship with the
7、Native Americans changed?Samoset-English speaking Native American that brings information to the Pilgrims along with other Native Americans.Peaceful relationsPeace agreement with MassasoitSquanto-helped them plant food, fish, and served as interpreter for them.CONNECT TO THE LITERATURE AND CONNECT T
8、O THE LITERATURE AND COMPREHENSION CHECKCOMPREHENSION CHECKImpression of the Pilgrims after reading these excerpts?The Pilgrims were brave people so committed to their religious beliefs that even harsh weather, danger, and starvation could not make then unfaithful.How did the Pilgrims view the lands
9、cape of Cape Cod when they first arrived?Desolate wilderness full of dense, dark woods and thickets.CONNECT TO THE LITERATURE AND CONNECT TO THE LITERATURE AND COMPREHENSION CHECKCOMPREHENSION CHECKWhat kind of weather did the Pilgrims face after they landed?Severe winter weather; constant wind was
10、wet and bitterly cold.How did the Native Americans help the Pilgrims survive?Showed the Pilgrims how to plant corn, where to fish, and generally how to use the natural resources.THINK CRITICALLY QUESTIONSTHINK CRITICALLY QUESTIONSOn the basis of these excerpts, what conclusions can you draw about th
11、e Pilgrims way of looking at the world?Attitude toward Nature: FearAttitude toward God: God observed everything they did and either punished or rewarded them for their deeds.Attitude toward Native Americans-Afraid, but eventually appreciated their knowledge and willingness to help.Do you thin the tr
12、eaty between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims was fair? Why or why not?Had been in effect for 24 years as of the writing of the selection; seems to indicate both parties found it reasonablePeace-Could not attack each otherMore protection for the Pilgrims than the Wampanoags.Not all of the clauses were
13、 reciprocal; indicating unfairness (right to bear arms)THINK CRITICALLY THINK CRITICALLY Does the selection support Bradfords claim that the Native Americans were savage barbarians?The Native Americans manner of dressStories that Bradford may have heard about their behavior.Attack described in the “
14、First EncounterYet, the defense of ones territory is not usually considered barbaric.THINK CRITICALLY THINK CRITICALLY Overall, Bradfords account does not adequately support the “savage barbarian claim. How so?He doesnt appear to actually have witnessed one instance of savage behavior on the part of
15、 the Native AmericansHis point of view is clearly biased. Ex. When the Native Americans took tools that they later returned, he called this “stealing. yet he found no fault with the Pilgrims who took corn and beans without permission because they paid for them six months later.Samoset approached the
16、 colonists and offered, in English, considerable information and assistance.Massasoit agreed to, and then adhered to, a peace compactSquanto lived with the Pilgrims until his death, acting as interpreter, guide, and teacher. The Pilgrims considered him and instrument of God. WRITING OPTION-PG. 89WRITING OPTION-PG. 89WritingSubmit to Hard copy of essay due in classWriting: Inquiry and Research-pg. 89 Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12 with a header in the right hand corner of first pa
