Early American Lit Essay
Mr. Plinsky
Pick one of the following topics and write a complete essay that answers the question. Be sure to
include an introduction, body and conclusion in your essay. You may use any texts or notes that
you feel are necessary for this essay. The final product should be a minimum of 500 words long,
typed or word-processed, and in MLA format.
1. Compare and contrast the writings of John Smith to those of William Bradford.
2. Compare and contrast the views of God/gods expressed by the Puritans to those expressed by
the Native Americans.
3. Compare and contrast the writings of the Puritans to those of the Spaniards.
4. Explain in detail the message of the poem “Flesh and Spirit.”
This is due on ___________________________
Early American Lit Essay
Mr. Plinsky
Pick one of the following topics and write a complete essay that answers the question. Be sure to
include an introduction, body and conclusion in your essay. You may use any texts or notes that
you feel are necessary for this essay. The final product should be a minimum of 500 words long,
typed or word-processed, and in MLA format.
1. Compare and contrast the writings of John Smith to those of William Bradford.
2. Compare and contrast the views of God/gods expressed by the Puritans to those expressed by
the Native Americans.
3. Compare and contrast the writings of the Puritans to those of the Spaniards.
4. Explain in detail the message of the poem “Flesh and Spirit.”
This is due on ___________________________
Early American Lit Essay
Mr. Plinsky
Pick one of the following topics and write a complete essay that answers the question. Be sure to
include an introduction, body and conclusion in your essay. You may use any texts or notes that
you feel are necessary for this essay. The final product should be a minimum of 500 words long,
typed or word-processed, and in MLA format.
1. Compare and contrast the writings of John Smith to those of William Bradford.
2. Compare and contrast the views of God/gods expressed by the Puritans to those expressed by
the Native Americans.
3. Compare and contrast the writings of the Puritans to those of the Spaniards.
4. Explain in detail the message of the poem “Flesh and Spirit.”
This is due on ___________________________