Transcendentalism/scarlet letter/editorials Flashcards
What is Transcendentalism?
The belief that god is in everything (nature).
How does Transcendentalism view nature?
As holy objects that represent god.
What inspires Transcendentalist?
The symbolism in nature.
How do Transcendentalist view society? (good or bad)
They see society as a bad because, they don’t like similar people. They like uniqueness.
How do Transcendentalist see society based people? Do they think Fitting in with society is better or individuality?
The like individuality because it allows you to determine your own morals and realize what is good.
Do Transcendentalist believe that people are inherently good? What corrupts people?
They do, they think society can corrupt the good in people.
How is nature portrayed in the novel?
As the mood of Hester at the time.
How is society portrayed in the novel?
It’s evil and unfair.
Hester represents the shift to Transcendentalism. Explain how.
Hester first lives in the town and then moves to the outside of town in a small cottage by the woods.
Was Hawthorne a Transcendentalist. How can you tell?
He always describes the setting using nature, using lots of personification.
What is the main goal of an editorial?
It convince the reader to act on a certain problem or issue.
How should an editorial thesis be written?
Your opinion then, 3 facts supporting that opinion.
Explain the appeal and give an example. (logical)
An appeal using facts, statistics. 23% of the population at Missouri S&T are women.
Explain the appeal and give an example.
emotional
An appeal using emotional pressure, stories. The duck latter died buy sufication from the the oil in the water.
Explain the appeal and give an example.
ethical
An appeal reaching out to good moral standards. Shouldn’t the government give back the money they stroll from the people of the united states.
