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?