History
Who is "the brilliant tactician whose rise through the ranks of the army had seemed to epitomize the egalitarian principles of the Revolution, had become an arch-aggressor, a despot, and would be founder of a new imperial dynasty?" What is his name?
Napolean
Name one theme of Romanticism and explain what it is.
Spontaneity and the Impulses of Feeling
The Glorification of the Ordinary
The Supernatural, the Romance, and Psychological Extremes
Individualism and Alienation
Who corrects Walton's notes at the end and why?
Victor Frankenstein corrects his notes to make sure it is more suitable to his taste (or so it seems).
Who is this character and from which book?
‘I did confess; but I confessed a lie. I confessed, that I might obtain absolution; but now that falsehood lies heavier at my heart than all my other sins. The God of heaven forgive me! Ever since I was condemned, my confessor has besieged me; he threatened and menaced, until I almost began to think that I was the monster that he said I was. He threatened excommunication and hell fire in my last moments, if I continued obdurate.
Justine from Frankenstein
What is the name of the poet who wrote the following:
Little Lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee?
William Blake
Name four influential poets of the Romanticist Era
Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Percy Shelley, Keats, and Blake (unified Romanticists)
Name one theme of romanticism and relate it to how it was shown in one text's scene.
Example) Impulses of Feeling - Frankenstein
Spirit of the Age - William Blake Poems
What does the creature order Victor to do and what kind of moral concerns does Victor have regarding that?
The creature orders him to make a partner and Victor is worried procreation of the creature will destroy humanity.
Who says this from which book and why does he put so much emphasis on education?
Six years have passed since I resolved on my present undertaking. I can, even now, remember the hour from which I dedicated myself to this great enterprise. I commenced by inuring my body to hardship. I accompanied the whale-fishers on several expeditions to the North Sea; I voluntarily endured cold, famine, thirst, and want of sleep; I often worked harder than the common sailors during the day, and devoted my nights to the study of mathematics, the theory of medicine, and those branches of physical science from which a naval adventurer might derive the greatest practical advantage.
Walton from Frankenstein & because he values self-education.
In this poem, what is the title of this poem fill in the blank:
When the stars threw down their spears2
And water'd heaven with their tears,
Did he smile his work to see?
20 Did he who made ____ make thee?
What are the titles of the books that William Blake wrote which showed contrasting ideals?
Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience
What is this theme and which poet is most associated with these words? "No one can read his poems without noticing the reverence with which he invests words that for earlier writers had been derogatory—words such as "common," "ordinary," "everyday," "humble.”"
The Glorification of the Ordinary + William Wordsworth
Who is Walton writing to at the beginning and what kind of relationship does the person seemingly have with that person?
His sister and he seems very intimate or close with his sister (on his side).
Who writes this and analyze the passage to one of the romanticism themes that you see here:
I remained two days at Lausanne, in this painful state of mind. I contemplated the lake: the waters were placid; all around was calm; and the snowy mountains, ‘the palaces of nature,’2 were not changed. By degrees the calm and heavenly scene restored me, and I continued my journey towards Geneva.
Who says this and why?:
I desire the company of a man who could sympathise with me;
Walton, because he needs a person who is on the same intellectual level as him.
Why was it that romanticists wanted to focus more on the supernatural and liberal form of imagination?
Because early 18th century novelists/writers focused on rationality and reason so much, and romanticists wanted to revolt against that.
Why was it that romanticists claimed that emotions should be impulsive?
because impulsive emotions were considered to be the real emotions of that entire moment, as opposed to being rooted in reason.
"immediate act of composition must be spontaneous—arising from impulse and free from rules"
How does Victor Frankenstein die?:
A) He commits suicide.
B) The monster comes and kills him.
C) He falls sick and dies.
D) It is unknown.
C
Who says this from which novel and why are they saying this. What has just happened?
My person was hideous, and my stature gigantic: what did this mean? Who was I? What was I? Whence did I come? What was my destination? These questions continually recurred, but I was unable to solve them. (p.128)
The Creature says this, after being rejected from the cottagers. He is saddened by the detachment he feels from humanity.
Who is this character?
He came. Alas, how great was the contrast between us! He was alive to every new scene; joyful when he saw the beauties of the setting sun, and more happy when he beheld it rise, and recommence a new day. He pointed out to me the shifting colours of the landscape, and the appearances of the sky. ‘This is what it is to live,’ he cried, ‘now I enjoy existence! But you, my dear Frankenstein, wherefore are you desponding and sorrowful?
Henry Clerval
What is the name of Mary Shelley's mother and what did she write?
Name all five themes of Romanticism & quickly tell me what it means.
Spirit of the Age:
Spontaneity and the Impulses of Feeling
The Glorification of the Ordinary
The Supernatural, the Romance, and Psychological Extremes
Individualism and Alienation
What happens to the creature in the novel at the end and give me a brief analysis of what that means to you.
‘But soon,’ he cried, with sad and solemn enthusiasm, ‘I shall die, and what I now feel be no longer felt. Soon these burning miseries will be extinct. I shall ascend my funeral pile triumphantly, and exult in the agony of the torturing flames. The light of that conflagration will fade away; my ashes will be swept into the sea by the winds. My spirit will sleep in peace; or if it thinks, it will not surely think thus. Farewell.’
He sprung from the cabin-window, as he said this, upon the ice-raft which lay close to the vessel. He was soon borne away by the waves, and lost in darkness and distance. (p.223)
Who says this and why are they sympathizing with that person? What have they faced which makes them sympathize with the person?:
‘“Heaven forbid! even if you were really criminal; for that can only drive you to desperation, and not instigate you to virtue. I also am unfortunate; I and my family have been condemned, although innocent: judge, therefore, if I do not feel for your misfortunes.” (p.134)
The Old Man from the cottagers and since he has also been wrongly accused for doings that his family has not done by Safie's father.
Fill in the blank (it is a form of threat):
‘Devil, cease; and do not poison the air with these sounds of malice. I have declared my resolution to you, and I am no coward to bend beneath words. Leave me; I am inexorable.’
‘It is well. I go; but remember, ______________."
I shall be with you on your wedding night.