PPT-From Rationalism to Romanticism

Enormous social changes take place during the Age of Reason 17001800 American Revolution 17761787 results in the worlds first Democracy created by democratic processes Napoleonic Revolution 17991812 Napoleon provided the defining moments of the French Revolution 1770s 1830s. 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.. p. 215-6. English III. CHS. C. Edge. I. Characteristics of American Romanticism. Affirmation of feeling and intuition over reason. Faith in imagination, inner experience, and youthful innocence, rather than educated sophistication. Rationalism. Rationalism. – . the belief that human beings can arrive at truth by using . reason. , rather than by relying on the authority of the past, on religious faith, or intuition.. REASON! . This PowerPoint will help you review the five major periods of American literature that we have studied:. -- Puritanism (and the Colonial Period). -- Rationalism (and the Age of Reason). -- 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. 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. UNIT 2: A GROWING NATION. Essential Question: . How . do writers convey the essence of freedom?  How has the concept of freedom evolved over time? . WHAT NOW?. -. Puritan New England lasted from about 1630-1720. There were three things that needed to happen for that society to exist:. 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. How Romantic Are You?. Individually, respond to the Romanticism Quiz/Survey.. Next to each statement, write whether you . agree. or . disagree. . . Tally up how many statements you agreed with.. What is Romanticism?. 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 Two Contrasting Periods:. The Restoration and Eighteenth Century. 1660-1785. The Time: 1660-1785. 1666: Great Fire burns 80% of London. 1681: Woman flogged in London for becoming involved in politics. 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.