PPT-Romanticism & melodrama

The Things We thrive On A G1 Presentation Endorsed By The Restoration Comedy Society What is Melodrama What is Romanticism Basics of the 18 th and 19 th Centuries A few Things to jog your memory. By: Kelsey Sauers, Braden Hays, Joseph Abera, and Josh Patino. What is Romanticism? . Romanticism:. a movement in the arts and literature that emphasizes inspiration and primacy of the individual . Romanticism has very little to do with things popularly thought of as “romantic.” (although love may occasionally be the subject of Romantic art). By Matt Graf, Logan Kallop, Tony Pittavino, and Josh Selling. What is Puritanism?. Puritanism is a series of beliefs held mainly by the New England settlers.. Was based on the teachings of John Calvin.. Early 1800s -1865 . What Romanticism is NOT!. Despite the name “Romantic”, this literary period DOES NOT deal with sappy love stories. . So…What is Romanticism?. Romanticism is the name of the literary period that followed the Age of Reason (Revolutionary literature) . and Literature. 1800-1855. What led to Romanticism?. Independence in religion and politics. Expansion in America. U. rbanization and industrialism (dehumanization). Confusion generated by science (Darwin, for example). Is there a justifiable reason to kill another person? Why or why not?. Heroic despair: . hero strays from traditional ideals. Women. don’t fulfill traditional roles. Villain: . often misunderstood and lonely. 3.2 – AP European History. University High School. I. The Conservative European Order. The Dual Revolution. FR = Politics, IR = Economic/Social. Growth of industrial middle class. Revitalized conservatism. Poe, Irvin, Hawthorn, Emerson, . Thoreau. , Whitman, etc... Romanticism. A literary movement originally “invented” by European writers that was then adopted and popularized by American writers in the early 1800s. Gothic Romanticism. Definition:. Dark romanticism which focuses on perceived darkness in the human soul and the embrace of sin and evil in the society.. Origin. Began during social upheaval in England. Coates . Progress of white people (those who believe they are white) is built on violence . “Government of the people” what has the US considered the word people to mean?. Race is the child of racism and not the father—it is not about genealogy or physiognomy, but about hierarchy . Followed what literary age?. They . believed in the natural goodness of humans which is hindered by the urban life of civilization. . They believed that the savage is noble, childhood is good and the emotions inspired by both beliefs causes the heart to soar.. Contrasted with Rationalism which is commonly associated with reason and restriction.. Originated In the mid 1800’s in Germany due to a strong influence of literature, music and art. Characteristics. Think, Pair, Share . Identify the main themes of . romanticism . Main Characteristics . of Romanticism. Emotion. Love of nature. Freedom from “rules”. Supernatural. Individualism. Religion . Patriotism/Nationalism. style of performance.. Key content/ ideas/ concepts. Keywords/ Glossary.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . ASIDE- an aside is when the action freezes and a character speaks directly. Definition:. Dark romanticism which focuses on perceived darkness in the human soul and the embrace of sin and evil in the society.. Origin. Began during social upheaval in England. Idealistic views of economic and political conditions contradicted realistic state of economy and politics.