Romantic Period Poetry
There are many similarities between American writers Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson. These writers romanticize prejudices in their lives. Although, each of these outstanding writers have differing situations in their lives the result is the same. Both writers are intriguing the audience with feelings instead of reasons. Personal strength and perseverance is the common similarity they are conveying to their readers.
In the beginning of the story “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Hawthorne has a struggle with his character Reverend Hooper who is wearing a Black Veil for no apparent reason. “Self-Reliance” by Emerson argues with himself about saying what is on his mind rather than using words of others. Both …show more content…
He thinks if you do not speak your mind and be yourself, then someone else will do it for him. The person that said what they were thinking would get the recognition for his thoughts and ideas. Mr. Emerson wanted the acknowledgement for himself.
While Mr. Hooper wears the veil while he does his daily errands no one ask the reason. He hopes the people will realize why has chosen to hide behind the veil. Of course, most are speculating the reasons why but to Hawthorne the reason is not the central part of the story. He is trying to communicate a feeling to the readers instead of the reason.
Emerson is communicating to his readers to trust yourself. If he is to be a great individual he must return to his youth. He must live in simple but honest times. He does not say this in rebellion but to reinforce his own character. This is a strong barrier he has to overcome. He is the most critical of himself.
Mr. Hawthorne uses a dark romancing style with Mr. Hooper. He makes the audience feel like Reverend Hooper has a deep dark secret while making them feel sad for him at the same time. His character is readily needed in times of sorrow but not in times of happiness. This does not keep him from helping all the …show more content…
Hooper’s face is not a terrible thing it is the secret of the unknown. Hawthorne is inspiring in the way he captivates his readers.
Mr. Emerson uses a romancing style dark unto himself. He thinks to be great is to be misunderstood. Although this may be true he also thinks society plays a role in how you are perceived to the world. Society thinks he should have an education, he thinks that gives him a restless mind.
Hawthorne uses faith as a symbol with Mr. Hooper. He is a minister and listens to the people’s confessions daily. Maybe he is making the greatest sacrifice by taking on the sins of the community in a visible way by wearing the veil. He even reveals that he has been criticized and treated poorly while they neglected their own sins and concentrated on his. He realizes that when he dies God will make them feel the guilt of what he did for them.
Mr. Emerson also uses faith and God as a symbol in his story. He thinks society regards prayer as a disease of the will. He relates God with nature and nature with ideas. He would say trust thyself and also God. Emerson thought if he disconnects from God he will disconnect from the
There are many similarities between American writers Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson. These writers romanticize prejudices in their lives. Although, each of these outstanding writers have differing situations in their lives the result is the same. Both writers are intriguing the audience with feelings instead of reasons. Personal strength and perseverance is the common similarity they are conveying to their readers.
In the beginning of the story “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Hawthorne has a struggle with his character Reverend Hooper who is wearing a Black Veil for no apparent reason. “Self-Reliance” by Emerson argues with himself about saying what is on his mind rather than using words of others. Both …show more content…
He thinks if you do not speak your mind and be yourself, then someone else will do it for him. The person that said what they were thinking would get the recognition for his thoughts and ideas. Mr. Emerson wanted the acknowledgement for himself.
While Mr. Hooper wears the veil while he does his daily errands no one ask the reason. He hopes the people will realize why has chosen to hide behind the veil. Of course, most are speculating the reasons why but to Hawthorne the reason is not the central part of the story. He is trying to communicate a feeling to the readers instead of the reason.
Emerson is communicating to his readers to trust yourself. If he is to be a great individual he must return to his youth. He must live in simple but honest times. He does not say this in rebellion but to reinforce his own character. This is a strong barrier he has to overcome. He is the most critical of himself.
Mr. Hawthorne uses a dark romancing style with Mr. Hooper. He makes the audience feel like Reverend Hooper has a deep dark secret while making them feel sad for him at the same time. His character is readily needed in times of sorrow but not in times of happiness. This does not keep him from helping all the …show more content…
Hooper’s face is not a terrible thing it is the secret of the unknown. Hawthorne is inspiring in the way he captivates his readers.
Mr. Emerson uses a romancing style dark unto himself. He thinks to be great is to be misunderstood. Although this may be true he also thinks society plays a role in how you are perceived to the world. Society thinks he should have an education, he thinks that gives him a restless mind.
Hawthorne uses faith as a symbol with Mr. Hooper. He is a minister and listens to the people’s confessions daily. Maybe he is making the greatest sacrifice by taking on the sins of the community in a visible way by wearing the veil. He even reveals that he has been criticized and treated poorly while they neglected their own sins and concentrated on his. He realizes that when he dies God will make them feel the guilt of what he did for them.
Mr. Emerson also uses faith and God as a symbol in his story. He thinks society regards prayer as a disease of the will. He relates God with nature and nature with ideas. He would say trust thyself and also God. Emerson thought if he disconnects from God he will disconnect from the