American Romanticism

What is Romanticism?

• The essence of reading and writing.

• To believe in something you don't.

• Search the meaning of the known, the human spirit reaches for the unknown.

• Be romantic with the person you love.

What major events or changes happen in the U.S. between 1800 and 1860?

• Westward Expansion—Jefferson Purchase is made and Lewis and Clark are exploring the west

• Slaves existed in the US.

• People wanted to travel to Europe.

• There were many obstacles to be free.

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What subgroups are under American Romanticism?

• Roaring twenties.

• Millennial

• Free Writers

• Renaissance

What does Renaissance mean?

• Political movement.

• Renaissance means “rebirth”

• Transcendentalism.

• Dark Romantics.

How do the events in the U.S. between 1800 and 1860? influence the lives of Americans?

• They moved to Hawaii.

• They bought lots of land to cultivate.

• Many give up their homes and move west in search of land, gold or silver.

• People wanted to look for new jobs.

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Which one is a characteristic of the American Literature Renaissance.

• Used lots of European's influence in their work.

• Believed in God.

• Romanticism showed love and passion.

• Romanticism was spontaneous and clear American voice.

Characteristics of the American Romantic Hero.

• Like to live in the city.

• Is innocent and pure of purpose

• Fight for their country.

• Travels to many countries and enjoy vacation.

What is a Utopian society?

• A group of people that showed their art and painting.

• A perfect, harmonious society.

• A social class in the 1800 century.

• A society where people love writing and reading.

A Transcendentalist’s View of the World is:

• Looks backward to the wisdom of the past and distrusts progress

• Sees poetry as the highest expression of the imagination

• Everything in the world, including human beings, is a reflection of the Divine Soul

• Love and happiness are the most important things.

Who are the Dark Romantics ?

• The people with the anti-Transcendentalist view were called Dark Romantics.

• Self-reliance and individualism must outweigh external authority and blind conformity to custom and tradition

• People can use their intuition to behold God’s spirit revealed in nature or in their own souls.

• Love the night.

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