Describe the way the concepts of self and of self-reliance develop and find expression in American literature of the 18th century and the Revolutionary period. Identify those specific figures or works that you see as significant and explain their contributions. Be sure to consider Emerson and the transcendentalists. (1 Paragraph)
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Respond to the following in well-developed paragraphs and discuss with peers in replies to at least 3 classmates.:
What did you think of the poetry we read by Bradstreet, Wheatley, Dickinson, and Whitman? Did you enjoy one author’s works more than the others? If so, why? If not, why not? In what ways is their poetry similar to and different from other poetry you’ve read? (2-3 Paragraphs)