The Colonial period in American literature had different views of it. There were the Puritans and
Rationalism, Natives had their own voice, and poetry was a way of expression. When we look at these things they can tell us a lot about what it was like in the colonial period in America.
The Puritans and Rationalism were two different views people had at this time. The Puritans were ruled by God through religious officials. They lived in villages where they owned private fields. In the middle of the village was where they held their religious services. Part of their beliefs were that man existed for the glory of God. On the other hand, there was Rationalism.
The Rationalist called this time the “Age of Reason”. American writers believed that by …show more content…
Natives were another way to see what it was like. Family values were a big thing for the
Natives. Their family wasn’t just their biological family it was the whole village. Most Natives centered their beliefs around nature and the belief of animals as spirit guides. They had nine gods that were the most worshipped. Their names were Apotamkin, Raven, Coyote,
Nanabozho, Aakuluujjusi, Ahayuta­Achi, Wendigo, Senda, and Abaangui. These gods that they worshipped made them feel protected and this is how they found their truth of life.
Many people wrote or read poetry. they would put their beliefs and thoughts into their work.
Some were about culture and some were about faith. One of the poems that we read was
Coyote Finishes His Work. In this poem it talks about how Coyote makes the Earth a better place. He is sent here to fix all the problems. He also does a couple of tricks for his own enjoyment. When he has finished his job the chief that sent him to earth comes and tells coyote that he is finished with his work. He will return at the end of time to bring both worlds together.
People in this time used poems to express their beliefs.
In the Colonial period in American literature people had many views on what was the right