PPT-American Romanticism & Renaissance

18001860 I unsettle all things No facts are to me sacred Ralph Waldo Emerson Purpose of Writing As a reaction against rationalism To explore imagination and emotion Emphasized.  . Colonial literature. Puritanism – . Belief that man is inherently evil. Only the divine mercy of God will allow them into Heaven.. Rationalism-. . Humans can use their own reasoning; they do not need God to figure out their own solutions to their own problems.. 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. English III. Journal Warm-Up. Consider the following quote by Friedrich Nietzsche:. “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.”. 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. 1/30/12 Romanticism. 1798 to 1832 in England. Shift from faith in reason to faith in imagination, senses, feelings. Shift from urban interest to rural and natural. From impersonal to subjective. From scientific/mundane to mysterious and infinite. English romanticism developed as a reaction to many social influences: . --the unrest of the French Revolution . --the excesses of the Industrial Revolution. --the widespread poverty and oppression of workers.. Note: All other images are from Microsoft clip art. Why It’s Important. humanism- belief in the importance of people. Renaissance- . French word meaning “rebirth”. people . became interested in the world around them. Romanticism 1800-1855 Romanticism The term derives from “romance,” which from the Medieval Period (1200-1500) and on simply meant a story (e.g. all the chivalric, King Arthur legends) that was adventuristic 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. Welcome to October – Time to turn it up a notch!!!!. Thoreau Re-Cap. How did the two biographical pieces differ? . Did you talk about this yesterday? Why not?. How did the excerpts from . Walden.