Enlightenment/ Frankenstein Flashcards
Why is the beginning of the Enlightenment also referred to as the Restoration?
Charles II was restored as King
What was the central problem with King George Hanover I
He didn’t speak English
What 17th century philosopher proposed the empirical view that a man is born as “tabula rasa”
John Locke
The application of what method led to the Industrial Revolution
Scientific
Grammatologist Robert Lowth stated that one should never split an Infiniti e in English because:
It’s impossible to do so in Latin
Which of the following did Enlightenment writers not endorse
Passion and emotion
As opposed to reason
What is the central difference between Horatian and Juvenalian satire
Juvenalian tends to be more bitter and angry
English tyranny in Ireland included:
Control of exports and imports
Enforcement of anti-Catholic laws
Swift’s criticism in “A Modest Proposal” is aimed at:
British tyranny
Irish complacency
Religious persecution
What is the real historical commentary behind Swift’s suggestion that they save a sixth of the population to continue breeding
England was treating Ireland like livestock
How does Swift cleverly end his essay
By stating that his children are beyond the age of eating
What is Mary Wollstonecraft’s central desire in “A Vindiction of the Rights of Women”
Reform in education
Why does Wollstonecraft continuously assert that men are physically stronger than women
To placate to her primarily audience
Establish her logic
Insert some sarcasm and irony
In addition to writing essays, what was Samuel Johnson’s other main contribution to the English language
A comprehensive dictionary
According to Johnson’s preface, what has happened to the English language over time
It has been subjected to ignorance
It has spread/expanded rapidly and randomly
It has been neglected
Although the language of Thomas Gray’s poem is neoclassical, it’s ideology is most similar to what movement
Romantic
Although this poem began as an elegy for his friend Richard West, who does this poem really end up being for
The simple and rural
What two metaphors does he use to exemplify the potential of the people in the ground
A gem in the ocean and a desert flower
Why does he end the poem with his own epitaph
To identify with and place himself with these people
What revolution was influential for Romantic ideals
French, American and Industrial Revolution
What is the date of the storming of the Bastille
1789
Although Frace occupied much of England’s attention, what problem(s) did Britaineal with within the country
Poor sanitation/disease in overcrowded cities
Archaic/outdated laws
Unrest in the colonies
What was Napolean’s biggest mistake
Attempting to conquer Russia
Much of Mary Shelley’s early life was defined by her contentious relationship with whom
Her stepmother
