PPT-Transcendentalism Read the three excerpts (written by prominent transcendentalists)

and try to figure out what the term transcendentalism might mean With a partner make a list on your board What does a person have to believe in order to be a transcendentalist . An APHORISM is a brief cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life. . Emerson’s style is . aphoristic. , in other words he incorporates many . quotable . sayings into his essays.. The 60’s (1800’s style). Get your Composition Notebooks. Out, please!. Romantics and Transcendentalism . Both movements . emphasized an aesthetic experience identifying new emotions . such as . anxiety, awe, terror, and horror. Differentiate between . American Romanticism . and . American Dark Romanticism . by defining both in one sentence. . Romantics vs. Dark Romantics. American Romantic . authors celebrated and portrayed nature and individual reflection as a rejuvenating departure from the evils of overcrowded urban life.. Transcendentalism. Thursday, September 20. Aim: What are the defining principles of transcendentalism?. Objectives:. Discuss the commonality we all share in this class, even through diverse backgrounds. Xiao Jiang , Chengkai Li , Ping Luo , Min Wang , Yong . Yu. (. 1. Shanghai Jiao Tong University; . 2. The University of Texas at Arlington; . 3. HP Labs China). 1. Motivation. Prominent streaks stated in news . 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. SchoolRoom. Poets, Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Optimists & Pessimists. Romanticism . Individualism. Nature. Imagination. Distant. SchoolRoom. poets. -Taught in a school. -Memorized. -Cultural provincialism [Universality]. By Kiera Rae & Jacob Smith. What is Transcendentalism?. Transcendentalism is a religious movement that arose around the 1820-1830s. Based around a set of beliefs, people who followed these beliefs believed in self reliance and being one with nature. This movement was started to combat the way the government was going and to embrace ones self and spirituality.. Self Reflections. Pick up the sheet provided and prepare to move outside for class.. Using the questions provided, generate responses in your ISN.. After 10-20 minutes, share your ideas with a group of at least 2 peers.. A 19. th. century literary and philosophical movement, based in New England, claiming that the individual conscience and intuition are key to finding truth, rather than the basic senses and logical reason.. . i. n American Literature. 1800-1870. http://www.honors.uiuc.edu/eng255/lectures/12-13.html. Historical and Cultural Background. Write down the essential questions. :. What is the relationship between place and literature?. Honors English 11 / Meyer. Pre-Reading Journal Prompt. What expectations do you and/or others have for your life? What is your response to these expectations? Do you resent them or do you enjoy them? Why? . Developed and written by: . Hadas Laor Ashur . Excerpts from “Elephants are No Match for the Maccabees' Light”. For the complete booklet and teacher guide, please contact Global School Twinning Network at schooltwinning@jafi.org. They struggled to define spirituality and religion in light of the spread of deism / Unitarianism, and the reason and logic of the Enlightenment.. An argument against traditional religious views had come out of the religion largely based on the work of John Locke..