Name three different tools that could be used in a poem.
Metaphor, simile, repetition, onomatopeia, alliteration, personification, etc...
What is the difference between light and dark Romanticism?
Light Romanticism focuses on the positive aspects of human nature and the beauty of the natural world. Writers believed in the inherent goodness of people and the divine presence in nature. Dark Romanticism, on the other hand, highlights the darker aspects of human nature, such as sin, guilt, and the potential for evil, with writers exploring the mysterious and unsettling sides of existence.
How does Transcendentalism view nature?
Transcendentalism views nature as a profound, divine force and a source of inspiration and spiritual connection.
Name three elements that create a spooky or eerie vibe in the story "The Oval Portrait".
the death of the wife, the obsession of the artist, the dark abandoned castle, the lack of light.
How does "The Birthmark" reflect Dark Romantic themes?
The story reflects Dark Romantic themes by exploring the darker aspects of human nature, such as obsession, the rejection of natural limitations, and the destructive potential of scientific ambition.
Name all six of the Big Six
Who are some prominent authors associated with light Romanticism?
Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson,
What is the "Oversoul" in Transcendentalism?
The “Oversoul” is a concept introduced by Emerson, describing a universal, spiritual presence that connects all living things.
What significance does love have in the story, "The Oval Portrait"?
Love is portrayed as obsessive and destructive; the artist’s love for his art consumes him to the point where he neglects his wife’s well-being, ultimately leading to her death as he becomes engrossed in capturing her likeness.
What does the birthmark symbolize in the story, “The Birthmark” by Nathanial Hawthorne?
The birthmark symbolizes human imperfection and mortality, highlighting the folly of seeking perfection and the dangers of trying to alter what is natural.
Name at least 3 possible turns that could happen in a poem.
Setting changes locations
Tone shifts from one to another
Subject of the poem changes
Flashback or flash forward
A pattern in punctuation or rhyme scheme changes
Speaker’s attitude toward subject changes
Who are some prominent authors associated with dark Romanticism?
Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Herman Melville.
Name 3 elements of American Transcendentalism.
The inherent goodness of people
Individuality
Nature as spirituality
What moral less can be gathered from the story "The Oval Portrait"?
The story suggests that while dedication to art is admirable, it should not come at the expense of those we love or our responsibilities to them.
How does Aylmer’s character reflect the theme of human ambition?
Aylmer embodies the dangers of unchecked ambition and the pursuit of perfection at all costs.
Tell me a thematic statement that encapulates Longfellow's "The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls".
The poem reflects the inevitability of life’s cycles and the transient nature of human existence, as symbolized by the endless movement of the tide.
Name 3 key elements of American Romanticism.
Emphasis on emotion and intuition
Exploration of the supernatural and mysterious
Rejection of rigid social conventions and norms
Name three issues transcendentalists fought to change.
Prison reform, Women's rights, abolition of slavery.
What is the tone of "The Oval Portrait"?
The tone is dark, suspenseful, and eerie.
What is ironic about the outcome of Aylmer’s experiment?
The irony lies in the fact that Aylmer achieves "perfection" by removing the birthmark, but it comes at the cost of Georgiana’s life.
Name at least three questions you could ask while examining the speaker.
Is the speaker living or nonliving? Human or object?
How well does the speaker know the subject of the poem?
Does the speaker have a gender? Does that matter?
What background experiences have impacted the speaker?
In what ways are YOU similar or different to the speaker? How so?
Does the speaker’s tone or attitude toward the subject change at any point?
Name 3 key elements of Dark Romanticism.
Human fallibility and sin
The psychological effects of guilt and anxiety
Questioning the perfectibility of humanity
How do Transcendentalists view individuality and society?
Transcendentalists place high value on individuality, encouraging people to follow their own beliefs and moral compass rather than conforming to societal expectations.
How does Poe depict the relationship between art and life in "The Oval Portrait"?
Poe presents art as something that can possess a life of its own, potentially consuming the artist and their subject. The artist’s obsession with capturing his wife’s likeness in the portrait leads to her literal loss of life, suggesting that the pursuit of perfection in art may require sacrificing real human connections and vitality.
How does Georgiana’s response to Aylmer’s obsession change throughout the story?
Initially, Georgiana is confident in her beauty and unbothered by the birthmark. However, Aylmer’s obsession causes her to view it as a flaw, leading her to doubt herself and eventually submit to his desire to remove it.