Characteristics of Romanticism
When was the romantic era?
1798 to 1837
what war was happening?
the french and indian
How many family members were there?
5
What made poe stand out from other author's at this time?
attention to form and style
What do they believe about nature?
we are connected to it + the source of life
What did romantics celebrate?
rebellion
what is the setting?
Lake George, New York
mountain side in a cottage
What did mother and wife die from?
tuberculosis
What is step one?
throw your earthly possessions away
the mysteries of ancient cultures
What is the last of the mohicans about?
brutal battles with the Iroquois and their French allies, cruel captures, narrow escapes, and revenge
What month is it set?
september
What kind of stories did he invent?
horror stories
What does throeau mean by the marrow life?
the center of life + simple in nature
What is the sublime about?
the awesomeness of nature
Who is the hero of the story?
What was the goal of the ambitous guest?
leave his mark so he is remembered
What did the raven say?
"nevermore"
What is a tenant?
parts that trancendentalists believe in
What four things did romanticism emphasize?
emotion, intuition, freedom, and creativity
Who sacraficed themself?
duncan
What is the theme and purpose of the story?
ambition and how one defines self contentment in society
What substances was Poe addicted? (two things)
opium and alchol
What did throeau write in jail?
Civil Disobedience