V5 Romantic Era Part 1

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V5 Romantic Era

Lesson #1: Romanticism as a Movement and Poetry

Romanticism

Romanticism

Romanticism is an artistic and intellectual movement in Europe starting at the end of the 18th century. 

Various elements influenced the Romantic era.

1. Age of Enlightenment

- Focus on reason, order and science

- Everything had to be rational

> Romanticism responded to this by focusing more on emotions.

2. The French Revolution

- In 1789, the people of France murdered King Louis XVI and his wife

- French politics where turned around 

> Romanticism was inspired by the ideals of the French revolution, they rebelled against old traditions.

3. The Industrial Revolution

- The invention of machines > building of factories

- Automatised production

- People moved from the countryside to the cities

> Romantic artists where inspired by Nature. In Nature one could find inspiration and piece which resulted in a glorification of Nature. Of course, none of this could be found in cities.

Which 3 historical events influenced Romanticism?

What 3 characteristics of Romanticism do you already know?

Main characteristics

1. Emotions

2. Nature

3. Rebellion

4. Heroism

5. Individualism

6. Sublime

7. Experimentation

Consider standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon, looking out over its immense expanse. The sheer size, the depth of the canyon, and the breathtaking beauty of the natural formations can evoke a profound sense of awe and wonder.

Which characteristic of Romanticism is used in this text?

To me was all in all. — I cannot paint

What then I was. The sounding cataract

Haunted me like a passion: the tall rock,

The mountain, and the deep and gloomy wood,

Their colors and their forms, were then to me

An appetite; a feeling and a love,

That had no need of a remoter charm,

By thought supplied, or any interest

Unborrowed from the eye."

Which characteristic of Romanticism is used in this text?

"But not in silence pass Calypso's isles,

The sister tenants of the middle deep;

There for the weary still a haven smiles,

Though the fair goddess long hath ceased to weep,

And o'er her cliffs a fruitless watch to keep

For him who dared prefer a mortal bride."

Which characteristic of Romanticism is used in this text?

"For oft, when on couch I lie

In vacant or in pensive mood,

They flash upon that inward eye

Which is the bliss of solitude;

And then my heart with pleasure fills,

And dances with the daffodils."

Which characteristic of Romanticism is used in this text?

Poetry - important terms

STANZA: a 'paragraph' in a poem

RHYME SCHEME: the order of the rhyme used in a poem: ABAB

In twilight's glow, the sky ablaze (A)

Whispers dance through rustling trees (B)

Moonlight weaves its soft embrace (A)

Nature's lullaby, a gentle breeze (B)

How many stanzas does the poem "The Tyger" have?

What is the rhyme scheme in the poem "The Tyger"

Poetry - important terms

ALLITERATION: repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the beginning of words.

Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

ENJAMBMENT: continuation of sense and rhythmic movement from one line to the next.

"The sun sets low, casting hues of gold,

Upon the horizon, a story unfolds."

Give an example of alliteration in the poem "The Tyger"

Give an example of enjambment in the poem "The Tyger"

Poetry - important terms

METAPHOR: a figure of speech where something is described as something else.

"The world is a stage."

ASSONANCE: a repetition of vowel sounds.

"The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."

REPETITION: using the same word or phrase in a text.

"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."

Give an example of a metaphor in the poem "The Tyger"

Give an example of assonance in the poem "The Tyger"

Give an example of repetition in the poem "The Tyger"

Main characteristics

1. Emotions

2. Nature

3. Rebellion

4. Heroism

5. Individualism

6. Sublime

7. Experimentation

What Romantic characteristics can be found in the poem "The Tyger"?