The Romanticism Period
What is the Romanticism Period?
Artistic Movement that occurred in the Western World-- people prioritized feelings over intellect
True or False: Emily Dickinson was born to a poor family
False!
What genre of writing is "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?
Autobiography
True or False: “Confessions” did not appear in full until more than 100 years after it was written.
True!
"Songs of Innocence and Experience" is a collection of what?
Poems
Identify a major theme that's explored by many Romantic writers.
Imagination
Nature
Symbolism/Myth
Emotions
Self
Individualism
Identify a universal theme Dickinson explored in her writing(s).
Nature
Death
Family
What's Douglass dilemma at the beginning of "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?
He doesn't know his age
Identify one of the reasons Rousseau wrote "Confessions"
Vindication purposes-- wanted the public to see
that by nature he was “good”
What type of school did Blake attend?
Drawing school
Identify one characteristic of the Romanticism Period
-Deepened appreciation of nature
-General exaltation of emotion over reason
-General exaltation of senses over intellect
How many poems were published during Dickinson's lifetime?
10
True or False: Douglass introduced the modern autobiography
False
Identify one of the emotions that Rousseau uses/showcases in "Confessions."
- Individualism
- Love
-Remorse
-Loneliness
-Desire
- Anger
Identify one of Blake's core beliefs?
Condemned authority of all kinds
Admired the devil for his
“disobedience”
Rejected the Enlightenment
insistence on matters such as
science, individual rights, &
rationality
Condemned the vast economic
gulf between the rich and poor
Identify one fact about the Romanticism Period.
-Many writers found inspiration from the French Revolution
-Lots of social change occurred during this time period
- Romanticism was a reaction against this spread of industrialism
-Criticism of the aristocratic social and political norms and a call for more attention to nature.
-Saw more successful women writers
What is Dickinson best known for?
Poetry
She's considered one of America's best poets.
Identify one of the major themes of "Narrative of the Life of Douglass"
Freedom, Slavery, Education/Knowledge, Injustice, Resistance, Dehumanization, Religion, Truth
What role does nature play in Rousseau's life and philosophical outlook, as revealed in "Confessions"?
Nature serves as a source of solace, inspiration, and spiritual renewal for Rousseau. He extols the virtues of natural simplicity and authenticity, contrasting them with the artificiality and corruption of civilized society.
What did Blake invent?
A technique called “Illuminated
printing” (combined images
and words)
Identify a major player (person) in the Romanticism Period.
1. Robert Burns
2. William Blake
Which punctuation mark did Dickinson introduce to the world and use often in her poems in order to "cluster syllables together"?
Dash
Identify one thing Douglass is known for/achieved.
Recruited Black men to fight in the U.S. Army, including two of his own sons
Met with President Abraham Lincoln to advocate for equal pay and treatment
Held prestigious offices including:
Assistant secretary of the Santo Domingo Commission
Legislative council member of the D.C. Territorial Government
Board member of Howard University
President of the Freedman's Bank
He served under five presidents as U.S. Marshal for D.C.
Recorder of Deeds for D.C.
Minister Resident and Consul General to Haiti
Describe Rousseau's relationship with Madame de Warens and its significance in his life as portrayed in "Confessions."
Madame de Warens serves as Rousseau's mentor, lover, and benefactor. Their relationship is significant in Rousseau's life as it shapes his intellectual development, moral sensibilities, and emotional experiences, offering him a sense of belonging and guidance during his formative years.
Identify a difference between "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience"
Songs of Innocence
Vision of the world through the lens of purity and simplicity much like that of a child-- celebration of innocence of a child/beauty of nature/etc.
Songs of Experience
Explores the harsh realities of human existence and the loss of innocence