Genre
Non-fiction
Setting and Context
The book is written in 1959 in the context of America’s historical journey.
Narrator and Point of View
Third-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Enlightening, informative, instructive
Protagonist and Antagonist
Christopher Columbus and George Washington are the protagonists.
Major Conflict
The major conflict occurred during the nationalist revolution fighting for freedom.
Climax
The climax is attained during the industrial revolution when the United States of America attains much wealth and prosperity.
Foreshadowing
The Puritan’s escape in search of freedom in the 16th century foreshadowed modern-day America, a free world.
Understatement
The power of history is understated. The modern America is shaped by historical events. Consequently, America learns from its mistakes to improve on its affluence.
Allusions
The story is an illusion of America's history of freedom and prosperity.
Imagery
The images of the golden age, Protestantism and architecture all show sight imagery.
Paradox
The main paradox is that America is found on religious beliefs, but people worship as they wish. Consequently, America's religious freedom is satirical.
Parallelism
There is parallelism between America’s successes and its historical persistence on wealth creation.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
America is personified.
