Discussion Topic As American colonists questioned British rule,
public discussion focused on topics such as
colonial independence and individual rights.
In turn, literature from the American
Revolutionary period often reflected
important political and social themes,
including national independence, personal
liberty, and individualism. In your opinion, how
does the literature of this period influence
future generations of American literature?
Where have you seen traces of these themes
and how were they presented in the other
literature you read?