In my 5 page critical essay I will initially give a brief definition or rather explanation of the term „ frontier“ and also show its delimitation from the commoner term “border” or the other entries in the dictionary having vaguely the same meaning.
But I anticipate, there is no better alternative expression for it.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Frontier in the North
- Definition of the Term "Frontier"
- Turner's View of the Frontier
- Rodriguez' View of the Frontier
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to critically analyze the concept of the "frontier" as presented in Frederick Jackson Turner's "The Significance of the Frontier in American History" and Richard Rodriguez' "True West." It explores the similarities and differences in their perspectives on the frontier, particularly in relation to its definition, movement, and significance in shaping American identity.
- Defining and distinguishing the term "frontier" from other similar concepts
- Comparing and contrasting Turner's and Rodriguez' conceptions of the frontier
- Analyzing the role of the frontier in shaping American identity and national feeling
- Examining the dynamism and movement of the frontier across time and space
- Exploring the influence of personal perspective and experience on the interpretation of the frontier
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The Frontier in the North: This chapter introduces the essay's central theme: the "frontier" and its role in shaping American identity. It compares and contrasts the perspectives of Turner and Rodriguez, highlighting their different approaches to the concept of the frontier.
- Definition of the Term "Frontier": This chapter provides a detailed definition of the term "frontier" and differentiates it from related concepts such as "border." It examines the historical and cultural contexts in which the term has evolved, emphasizing its dynamic and fluid nature.
- Turner's View of the Frontier: This chapter analyzes Turner's perspective on the frontier, highlighting his focus on westward expansion, the clash between savagery and civilization, and the role of the frontier in forging American identity.
- Rodriguez' View of the Frontier: This chapter examines Rodriguez's reinterpretation of the frontier, emphasizing his focus on a northward movement, the re-imagining of the "True West," and the influence of personal experience on his understanding of the frontier.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this essay include: frontier, border, American identity, westward expansion, savagery, civilization, True West, North-South divide, personal perspective, and historical context. The essay uses these concepts to examine the evolving nature of the frontier, its impact on American identity, and the ways in which different perspectives shape our understanding of this dynamic concept.
- Citation du texte
- Christian Dunke (Auteur), 2004, The Frontier in the North, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/84883
