SS4

1. What is the time period and how does it affect the literary style?

 * The time in which this constitution was made is said to be around 1450-1500, or "well before the contamination of the European nations"** [|**http://www.tuscaroras.com/pages/history/about_iroquois_constitution.html**]**. During this time period there had been hostility between neighboring tribes and the constitution was presented to resolve all problems. This brought peace to the tribes and a more productive enviornment.**

2.What is the author's purpose in writing the selected piece?

 * The author's purpose is to establish tranquility and organization within differetn tribes living on the same land. They wanted a common law that they would all abide by and stop all hostile attacks.**

3. What literary techniques does the author employ in achieving his or her purpose?

 * Symbolism is strongly used in this constitution. For example, the "Tree of Great Peace" represents the tribes all united as one to create a great community. The roots of the tree represent the strength and peace that would keep these tribes bonded together.**

4.How is the literature characteristic of the time period?

 * Before the constitution was made, there had been many acts of violence against each tribe. The goal was to stop all hostile acts and unite as one.They all decided upon what best benifited the Iroquois Nations which were composed of the OneidaOnondaga, Seneca, Mohawk and Cayuga tribes.

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