The Romantic Period Flashcards
Who is responsible for the Laws of Gravity and the Laws of motion?
Sir Isaac Newton
What event led to the birth of the Romantic Period?
The French Revolution
What is a cuckold
Any man whose wife cheated on him
Who were the two most influential people in the romantic era?
Sir Isaac Newton and John Luke
Who is responsible for empiricism? What is the theory of “empericism?”
John Luke is responsible for empericism and it means no room for feeling, intuition, or vision
What are romantic heroes?
- alone
- contemplate nature
- usually depressed
- still a hero
How many parts is the rime of the ancient mariner divided into?
Seven
What does the The rime of the ancient mariner open up?
The Lyrical Ballads
What does the albatross symbolize?
Nature
When was the Rime of the Ancient Mariner published?
1798
What are the four themes of the rime of the ancient mariner?
Crime and punishment Penance and forgiveness Divine intervention Creating a Harmony Between Humanity and Nature