Proving Hemingway Wrong Ernest Hemingway made a quote stating that all American writing came from “one book by Mark Twain, Huckleberry Finn” and that there was no American Literature before the book. Hemingway was wrong because, American Literature is written works that are created by utilizing the English language and based off of the culture and history of America. It is true that in the period before Huckleberry Finn, British and European writers influenced the majority of the literature produced. But, as America found its identity while settling in the new found land, so where the early American writers. Moreover, some of the literature produced before Huckleberry Finn is American Literature because it does contain the essential elements …show more content…
Wheatley’s poem disproves Hemmingway because not only did it give encouragement to Washington, it symbolized that all Americans regardless of the color of your skin could obtain freedom of speech. Additionally, Wheatley shows that all Americans should support the movement for independence, regardless of your social status or the color of your skin. “Hear every tongue thy guardian aid implore (Wheatley 411.28)!” Wheatley is asking the General to listen to all American, not only the high society individuals, but also ordinary people, and slaves as America begins its journey to independence. Wheatley’s poem shows that regardless of how you came to be in America, freedom of speech is something that even a once enslaved black woman could achieve. Moreover, freedom of speech does not always come in the form of a complaint. Wheatley is hoping for a future that includes a new Republic independent of Britain and gives admiration to the leaders of the military. Additionally, Wheatley brings to light that the fight for freedom in America is something that other nations also want, “And nations gaze at scenes before unknown (Wheatley 411.6)!” Also, Wheatley knows that the fight for freedom includes everyone in America. “The land of freedom’s heaven-defended race!” implies that …show more content…
The short story describes the Appalachian Mountains or America and the social elements that made up the American villages. Additionally, it gives an account of how American political and social views changed before and after the Revolutionary War. Establishing Rip Van Winkle as a piece of American Literature. Wheatley’s poem, To His Excellency General Washington, can be called American Literature because it demonstrates the unbreakable attitude of those who become true Americans. Despite being taken from her birth country, Wheatley adapts and becomes a productive member of American society. She further provided inspiration to society and the leader of America through her poetry. Finally, Emerson’s work, The American Scholar has provided and will continue to provide sound advice for creators of American literature to follow. Emerson tells American Scholars to break away from the classic literary works of the Europeans. The American Scholar should be men of action, not just thinkers. The American Scholar should form their own ideas when creating pieces of literature, specifically, American Literature. Undoubtable, Hemingway has been proven