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Oral Traditions During The Colonial Period

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While our styles of writing may have changed over the past hundred years, many themes and connections are still relevant through these older texts. Most of the texts from the Colonial Period are focused on certain themes that were prevalent during the time. The works that I read throughout this chapter shared the common themes of cultural differences, religion, and calls to take initiative. Throughout the Colonial Period, literature has focused on making connections to oral traditions and sharing stories. With the rapid modernization of society and decrease in the verbal sharing of stories, many people have turned to writing down these anecdotes to conserve their significance. For example, some Native Americans have begun to share their enduring

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