American Romanticism

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What is the central belief of Romantics regarding nature?

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Romantics believed that nature is a source of inspiration and purity, not corruption.

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What literary elements inspired the Romantics?

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Romantics were inspired by supernatural tales, myths, and folklore.

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What did Romantics value more than industrialization?

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Romantics valued life in nature and the beauty of the natural world.

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Name two sub-genres of Romanticism.

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Dark Romanticism and Transcendentalism.

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What qualities did Romantics associate with youth?

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Romantics valued youthful, innocent, and intuitive qualities.

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How did Romantics view emotion in relation to reason?

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Romantics believed that emotion and intuition were more important than reason.

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What role did individualism play in Romanticism?

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Individualism was central to Romanticism, emphasizing personal experience and self-expression.

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What is Transcendentalism?

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Transcendentalism is a philosophical movement within Romanticism that emphasizes the inherent goodness of people and nature.

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What themes are commonly found in Dark Romanticism?

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Dark Romanticism often explores themes of human fallibility, sin, and the darker aspects of nature.

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How did Romantic writers view the past?

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Romantic writers often idealized the past, particularly medieval times, as a time of simplicity and connection to nature.