English 11 American Romanticism Unit

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Romanticism

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artistic faith in the boundlessness of individual imagination and aspiration; an exultation of emotion over reason

examples:

-Devil and Tom Walker-----death is romanticized

-House of Usher

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Realism

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the apparent, subjective way of living life

examples:
-Fat--------embarrassment of self in the public eye

-Nature------the innate composition of nature

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Transcendent

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beyond or above the range of normal human experience

examples:
-Walden

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Subjective

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based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

examples:

-House of Usher: curiosity, fear

-Devil and Tom Walker: regret and fear

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Objective

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not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts

examples:
-Nature: Nature purifies.
-Minister's Veil: the whole congregation believes Mr. Hooper is hiding something

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Poe's "Unity of Effect"

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emotional effect of a story on an audience is the most important purpose of writing; therefore unity of effect is crucial

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Principles of transcendental thought

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1.In simplicity, you can find contentment.

2.Self-reliance allows you to be independent.

3.Conforming to society kills your individuality.

4.God is in everything.

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Comparison of Transcendental and Christian thought

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-both believe in Jesus

-both believe happiness is found in simplicity

-both believe there is a connection between man and nature

-both believe in the rebirth of a person

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Contrast of Transcendental and Christian thought

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Transcendentalists: believe that God is a force; an object, believe in intellectuality, a person can be reborn in experiencing the beauty of nature, nature purifies

Christians: believe in spreading the Word of God through society, believe in doctrines, a person can be reborn in faith in God with the hope of Heaven, Church purifies