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5H Lit - Restoration and the Age of Reason
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Slide 1 - Tekstslide
The Age of Reason 1660-1789
Historical context
Literary themes
Gulliver's Travels
Slide 2 - Tekstslide
The Eighteenth Century
The Neo-Classical Period / The Age of Reason
Neo-Classical
: classical influence > absolute authority
Result: "good art" >> imitation of the classics
Reason
: rational and balanced judgement, based on knowledge, no personal emotions
Result: "good art" > strict rules regarding form and content
Slide 3 - Tekstslide
The Eighteenth Century
Britain
: becomes the world's
leading economic power
Wealth based on colonies and trade
Tea, silks and spices (India)
Atlantic "Triangular Trade"
Slide 4 - Tekstslide
Triangular trade
Slaves
Plantation crops (sugar, cotton and tobacco)
Manufactured goods
Slide 5 - Tekstslide
Industrial Revolution
How did the Industrial Revolution start?
Introduction of
steam engines
Dramatic social consequences
Impact on British society:
1776 - Declaration of Independence
1789 - French Revolution
Slide 6 - Tekstslide
Literature
"Reason" > as defined in the 18th century
Rational + balanced judgement, based on knowledge, wisdom and common sense
Not hindered by personal emotions!
Literature had to stick to strict rules
Most people failed to live up to standards >
satire
Slide 7 - Tekstslide
Gulliver's Travels
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
Classic example of satire
Allegory about current social situation in England
Fairy-tale with dwarves, giants and talking horses
Slide 8 - Tekstslide
Which answer best defines the Triangular Trade?
A
slaves - goods - crops
B
crops - slaves - goods
C
slaves - crops - goods
D
crops - goods - slaves
Slide 9 - Quizvraag
What started the Industrial Revolution in England?
A
The invention of the printing press
B
The introduction of steam engines
C
The Triangular Trade System
D
The Declaration of Independence
Slide 10 - Quizvraag
What is NOT a part of literature in the Age of Reason?
A
personal emotions
B
balanced judgement
C
strict rules
D
knowledge and wisdom
Slide 11 - Quizvraag
Reading
Gulliver's Travels
Read the extract of
Gulliver's Travels
by Jonathan Swift
Do the assignment together with a classmate
timer
10:00
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Slide 13 - Video
Slide 14 - Video
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