The Romantic Period Flashcards

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Who is responsible for the Laws of Gravity and the Laws of motion?

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Sir Isaac Newton

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What event led to the birth of the Romantic Period?

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The French Revolution

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What is a cuckold

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Any man whose wife cheated on him

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Who were the two most influential people in the romantic era?

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Sir Isaac Newton and John Luke

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Who is responsible for empiricism? What is the theory of “empericism?”

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John Luke is responsible for empericism and it means no room for feeling, intuition, or vision

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What are romantic heroes?

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  • alone
  • contemplate nature
  • usually depressed
  • still a hero
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How many parts is the rime of the ancient mariner divided into?

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Seven

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What does the The rime of the ancient mariner open up?

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The Lyrical Ballads

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What does the albatross symbolize?

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Nature

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When was the Rime of the Ancient Mariner published?

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1798

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What are the four themes of the rime of the ancient mariner?

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Crime and punishment 
Penance and forgiveness
Divine intervention
Creating a Harmony
Between Humanity and Nature
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