Puritanism, Rationalism, & The Crucible

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I. Know the times: Be able to identify the historical significance of each literary movement.
Make sure you understand differences in terms of philosophical ideas and literary traits.

Native American

Philosophical Beliefs

Characteristics of Literature

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Rationalism

Puritanism

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Important
Movements &
Events

Explanations

The Salem
Witchcraft Trials

The Scientific
Revolution

The American
Revolution

The Red Scare

McCarthyism

II. Writing: Be able to answer questions regarding persuasive writing techniques and writing rules for literary essays. On a
separate sheet of paper, define/explain the following terms, concepts, or writing rules.
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Anecdote
Parallelism
Rhetorical question
Literary analysis

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Thesis statement/assertion
Ellipsis
Lead-in types
Lead-in format

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Citation format
Verb tense rule
Literary title rules
Personal pronoun rule

III. Literature: Be able to identify important details regarding setting, plot, and theme in each of the following
works (you may also be asked to explain the significance of quotes from each work).

Upon the Burning of our House by Anne Bradstreet

AUTHOR:

1. _______________________________________________________________________________

List five important

facts about the
authors life,
literary career,
and writing style.

2. _______________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________________

SETTING:
Describe the
setting, including
time & place.
Explain the
significance.
SUMMARY:

1. _______________________________________________________________________________

Outline the main

events or major
points of the
selection.

2. _______________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________________

CONFLICT:
Describe the major
conflicts or
problems (internal
and external)
THEME:
Provide a quote
that illustrates the
authors message
regarding life,
human nature, or
society. Then
explain what the
message is.

QUOTE

ANALYSIS

HISTORICAL
CONTEXT:
Provide a quote
that demonstrates
the culture and
values of the
times. Then
explain the
historical
significance of the
passage.

QUOTE

ANALYSIS

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards

AUTHOR:

1. _______________________________________________________________________________

List five important

facts about the
authors life,
literary career,
and writing style.

2. _______________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________________

SETTING:
Describe the
setting, including
time & place.
Explain the
significance.
SUMMARY:

1. _______________________________________________________________________________

Outline the main

events or major
points of the
selection.

2. _______________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________________

CONFLICT:
Describe the major
conflicts or
problems (internal
and external)
THEME:
Provide a quote
that illustrates the
authors message
regarding life,
human nature, or
society. Then
explain what the
message is.

QUOTE

ANALYSIS

HISTORICAL
CONTEXT:
Provide a quote
that demonstrates
the culture and
values of the
times. Then
explain the
historical
significance of the
passage.

QUOTE

ANALYSIS

The Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin

AUTHOR:

1. _______________________________________________________________________________

List five important

facts about the
authors life,
literary career,
and writing style.

2. _______________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________________

SETTING:
Describe the
setting, including
time & place.
Explain the
significance.
SUMMARY:

1. _______________________________________________________________________________

Outline the main

events or major
points of the
selection.

2. _______________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________________

CONFLICT:
Describe the major
conflicts or
problems (internal
and external)
THEME:
Provide a quote
that illustrates the
authors message
regarding life,
human nature, or
society. Then
explain what the
message is.

QUOTE

ANALYSIS

HISTORICAL
CONTEXT:
Provide a quote
that demonstrates
the culture and
values of the
times. Then
explain the
historical
significance of the
passage.

QUOTE

ANALYSIS

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

AUTHOR:

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

List five important

facts about the
authors life,
literary career,
and writing style.

2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________

ACT 1
SETTING:
Describe the
setting, including
time & place.
Explain the
significance.
SUMMARY:

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

Outline the 10
most important
events that occur
in this act (or
major points of the
act).

2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________________________________
8. ___________________________________________________________________________
9. ___________________________________________________________________________
10. ___________________________________________________________________________

CONFLICT:

Describe 3 major
conflicts or
problems (internal
and external) that
surface in this act.

THEME:
Provide a quote
that illustrates the
authors message
regarding life,
human nature, or
society in this act.
Then explain what
the message is.

QUOTE

ANALYSIS

ACT 2
SETTING:
Describe the
setting, including
time & place.
Explain the
significance.
SUMMARY:

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

Outline the 10
most important
events that occur
in this act (or
major points of the
act).

2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________________________________
8. ___________________________________________________________________________
9. ___________________________________________________________________________
10. ___________________________________________________________________________

CONFLICT:

Describe 3 major
conflicts or
problems (internal
and external) that
surface in this act.

THEME:
Provide a quote
that illustrates the
authors message
regarding life,
human nature, or
society in this act.
Then explain what
the message is.

Other notes:

QUOTE

ANALYSIS

ACT 3
SETTING:
Describe the
setting, including
time & place.
Explain the
significance.
SUMMARY:

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

Outline the 10
most important
events that occur
in this act (or
major points of the
act).

2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________________________________
8. ___________________________________________________________________________
9. ___________________________________________________________________________
10. ___________________________________________________________________________

CONFLICT:

Describe 3 major
conflicts or
problems (internal
and external) that
surface in this act.

THEME:
Provide a quote
that illustrates the
authors message
regarding life,
human nature, or
society in this act.
Then explain what
the message is.

Other notes:

QUOTE

ANALYSIS

ACT 4
SETTING:
Describe the
setting, including
time & place.
Explain the
significance.
SUMMARY:

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

Outline the 10
most important
events that occur
in this act (or
major points of the
act).

2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________________________________
8. ___________________________________________________________________________
9. ___________________________________________________________________________
10. ___________________________________________________________________________

CONFLICT:

Describe 3 major
conflicts or
problems (internal
and external) that
surface in this act.

THEME:

QUOTE

ANALYSIS

Provide a quote
that illustrates the
authors message
regarding life,
human nature, or
society in this act.
Then explain what
the message is.

Other notes:

*ALSO BE SURE TO STUDY YOUR CHARACTER NOTES FOR THE PLAY