Wuthering Heights
WH: dark, unsettling
G: light, welcoming
What is the main theme of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Dealing with heavy emotional burdens, going back to nature
Who wrote “a red red rose”
Robert burns
Who wrote The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Coleridge
Name 2 characteristics of romantic Poetry
Individual centered, optimistic, democratic ideals, attacking tyranny and evils of industrialism…
Why does Heathcliff marry Isabella
To place himself inline to inherit Thrushcross Grange (and revenge)
What is the main theme of “She Walks in Beauty”
Beauty is both physical and internal
Who wrote “the tiger”
Williams Blake
What Is Byron known for
Cynical poetry
What are some influences of the romantic age (name 2)
French revolution, democracy, awareness of social injustices…
Why does Hindley hate Heathcliff
Because Mr. Earnshaw favors Heathcliff over him
What is the main theme of “Ode to the west wind”
Death and rebith
Who wrote “the lamb”
What is Shelley known for
lyrical poems
What monarchy took over during this time?
Hanovers
Who marries linton
Cathy
What is the main theme of “England in 1819”
Chaos and corruption in politics
Who wrote “My Heart Leaps Up”
Wordsworth
Who wrote “to wordsworth“
Shelley
define romanticism:
(Hint: Romanticism is a movement that is not focused on… but focused on…)
A movement is focused on what society can do for the individual
why does Heathcliff want Cathy and Linton to marry?
When they get married, Linton will gain ownership of Thrushcross Grange. When he dies young, the property will go to Healthcliff
What is the main theme of “intimidations of immortality“
Memory of passing time
Who wrote “composed upon westminster bridge“
Wordsworth
What is Keats known for
Intellectual poetry
What are things that influenced literature of this time (name 2)
Nature, medieval influence, influence of old ballots, gothic Novels