Enlightenment/Restoration ?'s

Read Pg. 566-570

1. What was the Restoration in British History?
This was when monarchy was restored and parliament once again started to meet.
2. How did the political system change through the Restoration and 17th Century?
The differences between the Protestants and Catholics started to end.
3. Why is this time also called the Age of Reason/Enlightenment? Give examples of people from this time who contributed to this label.
There was an emphasis on the power of intellect over feeling. Sir Isaac Newton was a large contributor to Enlightenment in finding how the universe works.
4. Define what Neoclassicism is how it was incorporates into the literature during the time. What was this age also called that relates to this concept?
Many writers of the time rediscovered the classic works of the ancient Greeks and Romans and emulated them. The other name that this age was called was enlightenment.
5. The Enlightenment/Restoration is divided up into three areas based on people's names. What are they? What characteristics/authors/literary genres is associated with each age?
Age of Pope-Regarded as the peak periiod of Neoclassicism. Alexander Pope was a very popular writer. Satirization was less sharp. The periodical was invented.
Age of Johnson-Named after Samuel Johnson. Writers began to move away from Neoclassicism towards language of the dramatics.
Age of Dryden-John Dryden was the most famous author. Drama was very popular. The satiric style was also popular. Modern prose was first written by Dryden.