1. Puritan Principles

2. Reasons for “new world” arrival
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity

3. Utilitarian Literature
Instructional literature, meant to be useful in educating people in various skills

4. Core Beliefs
Divine Mission
Plainness
Grace

5. Legacy of Government
The Mayflower Compact paved the way for our current system of government, the Constitution and democracy

6. Saintly Behavior
Since God’s grace was demonstrated by the most appropriate behavior, Puritans tried to be as “good” as possible

7. Plain Style Puritans favored this style
This use of language was less complicated than the “high style” being utilized in royal courts in Europe.

8. Lit Terms to KNOW & IDENTIFY examples of from Literature we’ve read
Purpose
Extended metaphor
Imagery
Inversion
Theme
Motive
Paradox
Tone