Dark Romantics

When did Romanticism come to America?

• Early 1800s
• 1880
• 1930
• Later 1700s

What is Romanticism NOT?

• Sappy love stories
• Short stories, essays, and poetry
• Stories with supernatural elements
• Stories focused on nature

What are some characteristics of Romanticism?

• Imagination, intuition, and individuality over reason
• Nature as a beautiful and sacred place
• Supernatural/mystical qualities and elements of folklore (stories of the past)
• All of the choices

American Romantics distrust _______________.

• Progress 
• God
• Politics
• Art

What was the Romantic view of MAN?

• focus on reason and logic
• focus on individual and inner world
• focus on emotions and peace
• none of the choices

What was the Romantic view of NATURE?

• nature is beautiful, mysterious, and symbolic
• nature is the root of all evil
• nature is a good place to live
• none of the choices

What was the Romantic guide to TRUTH?

• emotions and progress guide you
• intuition and imagination guide you
• God and knowledge guide you
• None of the choices

How would you describe Rip Van Winkle?

• Humble, kind, didn't do his own work
• Loud, boisterous, and lazy
• Clueless, aloof, and kind
• Crafty, smart, and friendly

Dame Van Winkle died from...?

• A burst blood vessel
• A heart attack
• The devil took her heart and liver
• Old age

What war did Rip sleep through?

• American Revolution
• Civil War
• Hundred Years War
• French and Indian War