American Literature

Anne Bradstreet’s first book of poetry was published without her permission. • Write a 300-400 word literary analysis. In your analysis: • Explain how the poems, “The Prologue” and “The Author to Her Book” (both added in the second printing of her book), showcase Bradstreet’s attitude towards her poetry. • Explain how Bradstreet presents the differences between male and female authors. • Identify the type of imagery Bradstreet uses. • Support each part of your literary analysis with MLA cited examples/quotes from each text. 2. Write a 300-400 word literary analysis. In your analysis: • Explain the literary structure of Michael Wigglesworth’s “The Day of Doom.” • Identify how you would describe Wigglesworth’s poem. • Explain what is significant about the structure and rhyme scheme of “The Day of Doom.” • Be specific and use examples from the text to support your answer. • Support each part of your literary analysis with MLA cited examples/quotes from each text. 3. Write a 300-400 word literary analysis. In your analysis: • Identify and explain the three different metaphors that Edward Taylor uses to represent his faith in “Huswifery”. • Explain how Taylor’s chosen imagery emphasizes his view of the Christian life. • Explain why Taylor chooses these three images. • Explain why Taylor portrays God as a housewife. • Support each part of your literary analysis with MLA cited examples/quotes from each text.    

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