William Bradford Shannon Luster 10 th grade English

Bradford’s Early Life William Bradford was born in 1590 to Protestant parents in England.William Bradford was born in 1590 to Protestant parents in England. William Bradford was self-educated, learning important governing techniques such as accounting, marketing, and legal issues.William Bradford was self-educated, learning important governing techniques such as accounting, marketing, and legal issues. He begins attending Separatists meetings in 1602 and quickly joins the Puritan movement.He begins attending Separatists meetings in 1602 and quickly joins the Puritan movement.

Journey to America William Bradford travels to America on the Mayflower when it leaves England in 1620.William Bradford travels to America on the Mayflower when it leaves England in His wife dies on the trip to America.His wife dies on the trip to America. He is elected governor of the new colony before the ship ever makes landfall.He is elected governor of the new colony before the ship ever makes landfall.

Governing Abilities Bradford shows his ability to settle conflict while on the Mayflower.Bradford shows his ability to settle conflict while on the Mayflower. When arguments over how the new colony will be formed occur, he is instrumental in writing the Mayflower Compact, an agreement of moral and governing standards for the new colony.When arguments over how the new colony will be formed occur, he is instrumental in writing the Mayflower Compact, an agreement of moral and governing standards for the new colony. He is well-liked by all individuals.He is well-liked by all individuals.

Historical and Literary Contributions Bradford kept a personal journal on his journey to America and during the early establishments of the colony which reveal his personal thoughts and emotions.Bradford kept a personal journal on his journey to America and during the early establishments of the colony which reveal his personal thoughts and emotions. He writes Of Plymouth Plantation, a novel to chronicle the historical establishments of the first American colony.He writes Of Plymouth Plantation, a novel to chronicle the historical establishments of the first American colony.

Of Plymouth Plantation The writing of this novel serves two purposes:The writing of this novel serves two purposes: –1. If the colony is successful, the novel will give the details of how the group was successful so that it can guide other individuals. If the colony is unsuccessful, then the novel will serve as a guide to show others what NOT to do. –2. It serves as a historical document for the purpose of documenting the first colony in America for future generations.

Items of Literary Significance Tone: Bradford follows the strict Puritan guidelines for writing. The tone of the novel is one of a straight-forward, instructive purpose.Tone: Bradford follows the strict Puritan guidelines for writing. The tone of the novel is one of a straight-forward, instructive purpose. Diction: Bradford chooses to use words that reveal a positive aspect of the settlement. He even discusses terrible tragedies with positive wording.Diction: Bradford chooses to use words that reveal a positive aspect of the settlement. He even discusses terrible tragedies with positive wording.