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The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 2 Book Cover
The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 2, 10/e
George Perkins, Eastern Michigan University
Barbara Perkins, University of Toledo-Toledo

Essay Questions



Analysis Essay Quiz



1

Complete a scansion of selected poems.
2

Identify evidence of Bradstreet's readings in Classical literature and mythology.

Evaluation Essay Quiz



3

What might justify Bradstreet's respected position as an important New England writer?
4

What might have Bradstreet found embarrassing or objectionable in the unauthorized publication of her work in 1650?

Interpretation Essay Quiz



5

Explain why Bradstreet's poetry might best be characterized as "Neo-classical" in style and content.
6

What features of her poetry might Neo-classicist purists find objectionable? Why? (See her "lament" in the opening of her "Prologue."








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