American Literary Movements - Characteristics of the Periods
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- AMERICAN LITERARY MOVEMENTS
- The primary setting for Native American literature is in, or around, nature.
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- Indian homes varied depending on geography. Tepees were common in the north and plains region as the people followed changing of seasons or movement of a herd.
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- Native Americans were known for living off the land and for their rich spiritual traditions.
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- There were many technological advancements made by American Indians such as ingenious homes created to withstand the varying climates, pottery, farming, cooking technique, weaponry and more.
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- The most popular colonial settings were the colonies of Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts and Jamestown, Virginia. These early settlers colonized the east coast.
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- Homes were traditional wood or stone structures. Often kitchens would be located on top of a small stream for easy water access. They would also include a hearth for cooking.
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- Puritans were a religious group who left England, seeking to purify the church. Most were devout Christians making the church the center of the settlement.
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- The colonists were farmers who raised crops and livestock to survive. In some narratives, colonists worked with Native Americans, who taught them basic skills for survival.
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- Many of the American settings in this era center around large cities such as Boston and Philadelphia.
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- Colonial style architecture became more common as the population grew.
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- The people of this time focused on understanding and knowledge. During the Enlightenment, men looked at science to better understand the world.
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- Common Sense
- As part of the Revolutionary period, important advances included expansion of shipping trade and establishment of government.
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- This genre's focus is on the macabre or supernatural. Settings ranged geographically. Exploration of time and space were innovations in fiction.
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- During this period, home styles were differentiated by setting. Urban homes were commonly townhouse style, while rural homes remained farm oriented.
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- During this period, there was a large increase of female writers. People during this time became consumers of literature as well as goods.
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- Magazines, books, and other printed sources became widespread, as printing and distribution to the masses became easier.
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- The primary setting focused on spirituality and nature.
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- Homes during this period were traditional, with the added notion that it should be close to nature, and that it was built or kept by dignity of manual labor.
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- This era had many philosophical beliefs: the need for intellectual companions, closeness with God, democracy, individuality, and finding knowledge through intuition.
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- This movement coincided with the height of the Industrial Revolution and the lead-up to Civil War. Social advances for women and the abolition of slavery were important subjects.
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- Settings are frequently remote and inaccessible. They were very segregated by geographic location, the North vs. the South for example.
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- Homes were traditional and mimicked the values and customs of the area. Depending on location homes varied, but remained stereotypical examples of homes in the region.
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- People of this time were often seen as stereotypes of their region. They typically follow traditions, adhere to dialect, and exhibit expected personality traits.
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- The reconstruction of the US after the Civil War and the continual growth of industry were major advancements.
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- Settings varied and were often chosen because of connections with the audience.
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- Homes of this era begin to resemble modern houses in many places. Single family homes in small towns are common.
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- During this time WWI WWII both began and ended. American's had a sense of national pride, mixed with disillusionment from these large-scale wars.
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- A new advancement in science was the study of psychology. It appears frequently throughout the era's writing.
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- Major settings include large cities.
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- Homes were portrayed as lavish and prime for hosting over-the-top parties. During this time prohibition outlawed drinking, therefore, many people frequented speakeasies.
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- Women in this era were often depicted with short bobbed haircuts, smoking, and drinking alongside men. Sex and sexuality were no longer such taboo subjects.
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- Despite the effects of the Great Depression, Americans were manufacturing and creating infrastructure that are still in place today.
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- Settings during this era included college campuses and coffee shops. Quaint, small settings for collaboration and intimacy were valued.
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- Homes of this time period differed by region and location. However, by the end of this movement cookie-cutter style homes in communities were being established rapidly.
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- People during this period saw themselves as individuals, breaking away from they stereotypes of previous generations. Sex and sexuality also became a common topic.
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- During this time, technology changed rapidly. Advancements were in electronics, such as the introduction of the transistor radio, the computer chip, and fiber-optics.
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- Settings range broadly from fictional and fantastic, to natural or traditional places.
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- Homes became centers for immediate family and child rearing. Suburban communities expanded significantly.
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- After the devastation of two world wars, many became less religious or traditional. They embraced irony and believed that innovation in literature was finished.
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- Technology in postmodernism was heavily geared towards the consumer. Inventions like the TV, internet, and cell phones connected people while also isolating them.
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