Transcendental Ideals
The transcendental thought defined as "the ability to do things and make decisions by yourself without needing other people to help you"
Self-Reliance
Name the two texts studied in this unit by Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Nature" and "Self-Reliance"
Who was Thoreau's friend that let him build a cabin on his land?
Emerson
(Play song 1 on the Jeopardy playlist because Ms. Anuu is cheap) (start @ 1:15)
Which transcendental thought does this song relate to?
Importance of Nature
Holiness, purity, blessedness
Sanctity
The Transcendental thought defined as "the failure or refusal to mold to a prevailing rule or practice"
Non-Conformity
In "Nature", when does Emerson say nature is melancholy and sad
when people are melancholy and sad
In "Walden" what point of view does Thoreau take on materialism (owning many possessions)
He's not a fan and thinks that people should be less materialistic.
Name 3 characters from the Marvel Universe that used free-thought to challenge the Sovokia Accords (in Captain America:Civil War)
Possible Correct Answers: Steve Rogers (Captain America), Wanda Maximoff, Sam Wilson (Falcon), Clint Barton (Hawkeye), Scott Lang (Ant-Man)
(Bucky Barnes is not an answer because he was the focus of attention).
Beyond the limits of the material world
Transcendent
In "The Scarlet Letter", the character Pearl exemplifies this transcendental ideal as she questions her mother about the meaning of the scarlet letter and how it relates to Dimmesdale constantly clutching his chest
Free-Thought
"To be great is to be ___________"
Misunderstood
Complete the quote from "Civil Disobedience":
"That government is best which governs _______"
Least
When Rod Wave said
"When you got it out the mud yeah, ran it up yeah...really don't give no...when you turn nothin to somethin"
which transcendental thought was he referencing?
Self-Reliance
Synonym for saviors or emancipators
redeemers
"Walden" by Henry David Thoreau mainly relates to these three (3) transcendental ideals
A Joint-Stock Company
What is Thoreau protesting in "Civil Disobedience"?
The Mexican War
Non-Conformity
Antonym for inadequate, displeasing, and short
Sufficed
Name all five ideals of transcendental thought
What does "nature always wear"?
the colors of the spirit
What modern-day movement would "Walden" resonate heavily with?
The tiny home movement, Vanlife, minimalism
Find me a song (Non-explicit aka CLEAN) that relates to the transcendental thought of Confidence
Multiple answers
Being more than what is needed
superfluous