Origins and Encounters

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Origins and Encounters 2000 B.C.- A.D. 1620

Native American Traditions Their ways of life were dictated by their natural surroundings. Had complex religious beliefs, sophisticated political systems, and strong social values (as seen in their literature) Stories were passed down orally from generation to generation. Such as creation myths, tales of heroes and tricksters, ritual songs, and chants for ceremonies.

Native American Literature Most emphasizes living in harmony with the natural world Humans have kinship with animals, plants, the land, heavenly bodies, and the elements. All things are seen as alive and aware. Humans do not have dominion (power) over nature— they are part of nature and must act to maintain a relationship with the world around them. Emphasize the cycle or circle of life: renewal and continuance

Common Elements of Native American Literature Trickster tales- folk tales that feature an animal or human character who engages in deceit, violence, and magic. Words are powerful and magical Words can bring about physical change in the world. Words are sacred and rare, and must be spoken with great care. The speaker must be careful in choosing what is said, for it will be taken as a reflection upon him or herself. There is a connection between the sacred and verbal. Careless use of language is a poor reflection on character and breaks the ethical bond between the sacred and the verbal.

First Encounters: Accounts of Exploration and Exploitation Often came to seek out dangers and challenges, fame, adventure, and riches (i.e.- gold, land, and crops). Others came to spread Christianity Puritans came seeking religious freedom denied in their homeland. Many brought through the African slave trade in the 1400s started by the Portuguese after Indian slaves became quickly diseased.

Recording the American Experience Terms to know: Historical narrative- Accounts of real-life historical experiences, given either by a person who experienced those events or observed them. Vivid, sensory details Primary Sources- Historical documents such as letters, diaries, journals, and autobiographies Secondary Sources- These types of narratives provide indirect, secondhand knowledge (i.e.- histories and bios) Slave narrative- American literary genre that portrays daily life of slaves as written by the slaves themselves— AFTER they become free.

As We Read… Determine the audience Determine the purpose Is it a king or queen? Personal? Family or friends? Future generations? Determine the purpose A report? Remember heritage? Explain? Persuade? Determine the conflict External? (nature vs. society or another character) Internal? (opposing thoughts or forces between a character)