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Romanticism Flashcards

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What changes in the US contributed to the American Renaissance?

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Industrialization and democratic ideals inspired a focus on individualism in literature.

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Why were the Fireside Poets popular?

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They wrote accessible poetry on family, patriotism, and nature.

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What was the nation’s mood in the mid-1800s despite Dark Romanticism?

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The mood was optimistic due to growth, but also had darker themes due to issues like slavery.

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What are the traits of Light Romanticism (LR) and Dark Romanticism (DR)?

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LR celebrates nature, individualism, and beauty; DR explores human nature’s darker aspects, sin, and the supernatural.

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What does the term ‘Gothic’ refer to in literature?

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It originated from architecture and applies to literature with eerie or mysterious elements.

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How do Dark Romantic themes influence modern society?

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They impact modern horror, thriller, and Gothic fiction.

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What does the cross symbolize in ‘A Cross of Snow’ by Longfellow?

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It represents grief and Longfellow’s mourning for his wife.

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How does the sound in ‘The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls’ reflect its subject?

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The rhythmic repetition mirrors the tide’s ongoing nature.

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What is the overall message about life in ‘The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls’?

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Life is fleeting, but nature persists.

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What does ‘A Psalm of Life’ encourage regarding our lives?

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It encourages living a purposeful life to inspire others.

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What belief about the afterlife is suggested in ‘A Psalm of Life’?

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It suggests leaving a lasting impact beyond one’s physical life.

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What is the problem with the tone/content of ‘from Deerslayer’ by James Fenimore Cooper?

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Critics find it overly romanticized or unrealistic.

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What is a critical opinion of James Fenimore Cooper’s work?

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Adventure is praised, but often criticized for stereotypes and idealized Native American portrayals.

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What motivated Thoreau to live by Walden Pond?

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He sought a simple life to find life’s essence.

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Why did Thoreau leave Walden?

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He left to experience other aspects of life and personal growth.

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What important contrasts are present in ‘The Oval Portrait’ by Edgar Allan Poe?

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It contrasts beauty with mortality, art with life.

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How does Poe ambiguously depict the artist’s wife’s death in ‘The Oval Portrait’?

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It is unclear if the artist’s obsession with painting causes her death.

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In ‘from Typee’, what is compared to cannibalism?

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Melville draws comparisons to ‘civilized’ practices.

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What is Melville’s final opinion on Typee culture?

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He presents an ambivalent view, both admiring and critiquing the culture.

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How is ‘Minister’s Black Veil’ similar to The Scarlet Letter?

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Both explore sin, guilt, and judgment.

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What does the veil symbolize in ‘Minister’s Black Veil’?

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It represents hidden sin and the concept that everyone has secrets.

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Who is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?

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An influential American poet known for ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’ and ‘The Song of Hiawatha’.

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What is William Cullen Bryant known for?

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He is known for ‘Thanatopsis’ and was one of the first American poets recognized internationally.

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What themes does James Fenimore Cooper focus on in his works?

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Frontier life and Native American themes.

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What is Ralph Waldo Emerson known for?

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He is known for ‘Self-Reliance’ and ‘Nature’, championing individualism.

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What are the main works of Henry David Thoreau?

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‘Walden’ and ‘Civil Disobedience’.

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What are the key themes explored by Nathaniel Hawthorne?

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Sin, guilt, and moral complexity.

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What is Herman Melville best known for?

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‘Moby-Dick’.

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Who is Immanuel Kant?

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A German philosopher whose ideas influenced Romantic thinkers.

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What themes does Edgar Allan Poe explore in his works?

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Death, madness, and the supernatural.

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What is the central theme of ‘Inscription for the Entrance to a Wood’ by William Cullen Bryant?

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Contemplation of nature as a sanctuary for spiritual peace and reflection.

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What does ‘the wood’ symbolize in Bryant’s poem?

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A timeless, unchanging refuge from human turmoil.

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What does the wind symbolize in ‘Inscription for the Entrance to a Wood’?

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The constant, gentle passage of time.

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What is the central theme of ‘Concord Hymn’ by Ralph Waldo Emerson?

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Reverence of the past and the enduring spirit of freedom.

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What does ‘the shot heard ‘round the world’ symbolize?

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The beginning of the American Revolution.

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What does the ‘Concord River’ symbolize in Emerson’s poem?

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The flow of time and history, connecting past and present.

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What is the central theme of the excerpt from ‘True Crime: The Roots of an American Obsession’ by Walter Mosley?

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America’s complex relationship with crime and its societal implications.

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What do true crime stories symbolize?

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Human fascination with the darker aspects of society.

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What is the ‘American Obsession’ in the context of crime?

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The ingrained cultural fascination with crime and its sensationalization.

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What does the justice system symbolize in Mosley’s work?

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Moral and social order, highlighting its failings.

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Fill in the blank: The term __________ refers to the influence or change something brings.

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Affect

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Fill in the blank: The term __________ refers to the result or outcome of a change.

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Effect

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What does ‘intermittent’ mean?

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Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

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What does ‘municipal’ relate to?

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A city or town or its governing body.

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What does ‘excavating’ mean?

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Digging up or removing earth to find something buried.

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What is the Renaissance?

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A period of renewed interest and development in arts, culture, and learning.

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What does ‘contend’ mean?

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To struggle to overcome a difficulty or to compete for something.

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What does ‘fortitude’ mean?

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Courage and strength when facing adversity or pain.

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