Perseverance In Literature

Since the colonists settled on the shores of the “New World” of America one trait has defined and continued on throughout generations: Perseverance. Perseverance is one of the most prevalent themes of American Literature. When faced with adversity, opposition, trials and tribulations, the creators capture true tenacity in their stories. The courage and determination of people have been pushed since mankind understood itself, and it is still being exhibited throughout literature today- whether it be by standing for your beliefs, yourself, other people, or even for the sake of knowing that you were able to oppose something and not be silenced. In the early years of American colonization, the pioneers faced both hardships when living
But now I see the Lord had His time to scourge and chasten me. […] Yet I see, when God calls a person to anything, and through never so many difficulties, yet He is fully able to carry them through and make them see, and say they have been gainers thereby. […] That we must rely on God Himself, and our whole dependance must be upon Him. (Rowlandson
It has been used in stories about hardships and obstacles since America was still the British colonies. Perseverance is one of the most prevalent themes of American culture. When faced with adversity, opposition, trials and tribulations, the creators capture true tenacity in their stories. The problems authors wrote about have adapted and changed as the years have gone on, but the ability to get up and push forward into a new day even though you know there are obstacles awaiting is everlasting. With such a legacy of determination and resilience, modern day American writers are pushed to the same standards as their predecessors, but even with the continuation of perseverance in literature does the tenacity of our former generations’ culture transfer into ours? It is currently the year 2018, roughly 115 years from the publication of Mary Rowlandson’s narrative. America and her problems have evolved since then, but has the continuous hope and perseverance through troubling times really changed with it? The answers to these opposing questions are yours, but take the time to ponder this: What day-to-day obstacle do you persevere