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Literary Movement: Puritanism 1620-1750

Literary Movement: Puritanism 1620-1750. Historical Context. 1620 Mayflower lands at Plymouth 1630 Puritan migration to New England 1692 Salem witch trials. Purpose. The Puritans wanted to “purify” the Church of England.

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Literary Movement: Puritanism 1620-1750

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  1. Literary Movement:Puritanism1620-1750

  2. Historical Context • 1620 Mayflower lands at Plymouth • 1630 Puritan migration to New England • 1692 Salem witch trials

  3. Purpose • The Puritans wanted to “purify” the Church of England. • They wanted to return to a more simple form of worship, modeled directly after the Bible. • Values: • Education • Hard Work • Family

  4. Beliefs • The Puritan Credo (statement of beliefs): • Human beings are sinful by nature. • Salvation belongs to the elect, or God’s chosen, who can be identified by their virtue. • Hard work and worldly success are signs of God’s grace. • Education is essential in order to read the Word of God. • A person should be thrifty, modest, and simple. Theocracy: Government ruled by religion

  5. Common Elements of the Literature • Puritans modeled their writings after the Bible. • They used their writings to explore God’s workings in their inner and outer lives. • Diaries and histories were the most common forms of expression. • Puritans favored a “plain style” of writing.

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