How to Analyze the Works of John Adams

by Maggie Combs

Overview

This title explores the creative works of US President John Adams. Works analyzed include the preface to A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America, his inaugural address, his writings on women's right to vote, and his letter on Thomas Jefferson. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Adams. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617836466
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	Essential Critiques Set 4
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1150L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Critiques 6

Chapter 2 A Closer Look at John Adams 12

Chapter 3 An Overview of Adams's Writings on Women's Right to Vote 20

Chapter 4 How to Apply Feminist Criticism to Adams's Writings on Women's Right to Vote 28

Chapter 5 An Overview of the Preface to A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America 38

Chapter 6 How to Apply Religious Criticism to the Preface to A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America 46

Chapter 7 An Overview of Adams's Inaugural Address 56

Chapter 8 How to Apply Rhetorical Criticism to Adams's Inaugural Address 62

Chapter 9 An Overview of Adams's Letter on Thomas Jefferson 74

Chapter 10 How to Apply Psychoanalytical Criticism to Adams's Letter on Thomas Jefferson 84

Yon Critique It 96

Timeline 98

Glossary 100

Bibliography of Works and Criticism 102

Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112