Romanticism Flashcards
What is the source of inspiration in romanticism?
the scientific observation of the outer world. logic
What is the source of inspiration in romanticism?
examination of inner feelings. emotions. imagination
What are some attitudes and interests in rationalism?
- pragmatic
- interested in science, technology
- concerned with general, universal experiences
- believed in following standard/traditions
- felt optimistic about the present
- emphasized moderation and self-restraint
- appreciated elegance and refinement
What are some attitudes and interests in romanticism?
- idealistic
- interested in the mysterious and supernatural
- sought to develop new forms of expression
- romanticized the past
- tended toward excess and spontaneity
- appreciated folk traditions.
What are some social concerns in rationalism?
- valued stability and harmony
- favored a social hierarchy
- interested in maintaining aristocracy
- concerned with society as a whole
- believed that nature should be controlled by humans
What are some social concerns with romanticism?
- desired radical reform and change
- favored democracy
- concerned with common people
- concerned with the individual
- believed that nature should be untamed
What are some literary forms of rationalism?
satire
essay
mock epic
heroic couplet
What are some literary forms of romanticism?
lyric poetry
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ballads
blank verse
things to know about Thomas Gray?
scholar suffered from convulsions studied at Cambridge traveled Europe wrote poetry lived a quiet life in the countryside died of a gout attack monument at Westminster abbey
Whats elegy?
the lyrical poem that laments death/mournful
What’s an epitaph?
poetic inscription intended to appear on a gravestone.
What sparked the romantic movement?
French revolution
industrial revolution
Jean Jacques Rousseau
how did the french revolution spark the romantic period?
King Louis XVI believes he has the divine right to rule. (God chose him)
- Gives power to wealthy people, shows favoritism gives privileges.
- Middle class and lower class were the only classes paying taxes.
- This results in the start of a revolution.
- King Louis XVI is beheaded, Marie Antoinette is beheaded as well
How did the industrial revolution spark the romantic period?
machinery makes people’s jobs easier
- more products that make more money
- people become disposable and a lot of work exploitation.
Who was Jean Jacques Rousseau?
Father of Romanticism
- French
- Believed that man was corrupted by society (children were pure)
- Social contract between citizens and government
- Government works in the best interest of the people/ everyone should have freedom
