Liberal Humanism in Literature

What was the goal of a humanist education?

• To create well-rounded citizens, preparing aristocrat sons for leadership roles.

• To prepare people for religious lives, as priests and monks.

• To produce scholars of ancient literature, entirely focused on studying Greek classics.

• To make people more artistic.

Anthropocentrism

• Considered God the centre of the universe

• Considered man the centre of the universe

Which of the following best describes what humanism is?

• Celebrating the individual
• The do's and don't of life
• The end justifies the means
• God before all else

Based on the phrases below, which of the following phrases would not express Renaissance Humanist Values. 

• A liberal education is valued.
• The need to revive the Ancient Greek and Roman Classics. 
• Religion is the center of Life. 
• A growth in literacy 

What does "Renaissance" mean?

• to die

• rebirth

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

• Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

• Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

• Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

• Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

What does the word secular mean?

• non-religious

• section

• smart

• a type of literature

What was the Renaissance a "rebirth" of?

• Religion
• Classical culture
• Life (after the black death)
• Middle Ages

________ _________ emphasize the form of a literary work to determine its meaning, focusing on literary elements and how they work to create meaning.

• Formalist Criticism

• Literary Criticism

• Feminist Criticism

________ _________ focuses on the roles, positions, and influences of women within literary texts.

• Marxist Criticism

• Feminist Criticism

• Formalism