1. When did the Romantic Era begin and end? Overall, how does the book describe the movement? How does it contrast to the Enlightenment/Age of Reason?
The Romantic Era was from 1785 to 1832. The book describes the movement as an era of rebellion against all of the different establishments of the previous culture. It differs from the age of reason because there is a lot more emotion and feeling displayed during this time.
2. What were the major political developments/changes that occured during the Romantic Era?
The prime ministers of the era made many civil reforms, such as allowing labor unions and giving Catholics more freedom. The aristocracy was given less power in government because the middle class was allowed to vote.
3. The introduction describe three pre-Romantic poets; how did these poets bridge the gap between Neoclassicism and Romanticism? What were the name of the three pre-Romantics discussed in the book?
While they imitated the Neoclassical model of imitating traditional literary forms, they also used their emotions to percieve nature, which was a very big part of Romanticism. The three poets discussed in the book are Thomas Gray, Robert Burns, and William Blake
4. What publication really began the Romantic Era? Why was the publication pivotal in the Romantic movement? What statements were the two authors trying to make with it? Who were considered the second generation of Romantics? What did they celebrate through their literature?
Lyrical Ballads, which was a collection of poems. It was pivotal because it was in the language of ordinary men and women. They were trying to make was a statement against the rich people of the world. The romantic poets after Wordsworth and Coleridge were the second generation of romantics. They celebrated emotion over reason and nature over science.
5. What is a Gothic novel? What are some examples of it?
They are long stories containing elements of suspense, mystery, magic, and the macabre, with exotic settings. An example would be Castle of Otranto by Hugh Walpole.
6. What type of novel did Jane Austen right?
She wrote novels of manners
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Modest Proposal ?'s
1.
What tone does the speaker of this this pamphlet use? In other words, if this guy
were alive, what would he be like to be around? Is this tone effective/appropriate for
the subject manner?
He is very matter of factly and I think he would be kind of a nerd. I would say that this tone is effective for the subject.
2.
What structure does he use to shape is argument? What the main arguments/point
that he brings up?
He uses a lot of facts and figures for his argument. His main point is that we should eat babies because most of them don't amount to anything anyways.
3.
What are examples of 'logic' that he uses? From an objective stand point(not gut
reaction, do they have logical merit?
He says most children of poor people are worthless, and that is pretty legit. His points are very logical.
4.
Go to www.logicalfallacies.info. What's a fallacy? What's an
example of a fallacy found in "A Modest Prosal"? What type of fallacy is it?
A fallacy is an error of reasoning. A fallacy in the story is the point at which all babies born of poor people are worthless. It is an informal fallacy.
5.
What is your gut reaction to this piece of writing? Did your reaction/perception
change after you 'digested' the material and thought deeper?
I think that he has some deeper complaint that he wants to let out but he wanted to let it out in this way. I never really took the paper literally from the beginning.
6. Is this to be taken literally? If not, what is Swift's true purpose in writing this?
It is not to be taken literally. His purpose is to point out how bad the economy of the country is.
7.
Can you think of real life examples when people literally used twisted logic not in a
satirical fashion, but in a complete serious fashion to justify their actions?
I would say when people are asked why they commited a crime, they come of with pretty good excuses for it.
8.
Should all decisions be based on logic/reason(as the Enlightenment suggests) or do
gut instincts come into play?
I think that gut instincts should come into play, but you should also use logic and reasoning skills.
What tone does the speaker of this this pamphlet use? In other words, if this guy
were alive, what would he be like to be around? Is this tone effective/appropriate for
the subject manner?
He is very matter of factly and I think he would be kind of a nerd. I would say that this tone is effective for the subject.
2.
What structure does he use to shape is argument? What the main arguments/point
that he brings up?
He uses a lot of facts and figures for his argument. His main point is that we should eat babies because most of them don't amount to anything anyways.
3.
What are examples of 'logic' that he uses? From an objective stand point(not gut
reaction, do they have logical merit?
He says most children of poor people are worthless, and that is pretty legit. His points are very logical.
4.
Go to www.logicalfallacies.info. What's a fallacy? What's an
example of a fallacy found in "A Modest Prosal"? What type of fallacy is it?
A fallacy is an error of reasoning. A fallacy in the story is the point at which all babies born of poor people are worthless. It is an informal fallacy.
5.
What is your gut reaction to this piece of writing? Did your reaction/perception
change after you 'digested' the material and thought deeper?
I think that he has some deeper complaint that he wants to let out but he wanted to let it out in this way. I never really took the paper literally from the beginning.
6. Is this to be taken literally? If not, what is Swift's true purpose in writing this?
It is not to be taken literally. His purpose is to point out how bad the economy of the country is.
7.
Can you think of real life examples when people literally used twisted logic not in a
satirical fashion, but in a complete serious fashion to justify their actions?
I would say when people are asked why they commited a crime, they come of with pretty good excuses for it.
8.
Should all decisions be based on logic/reason(as the Enlightenment suggests) or do
gut instincts come into play?
I think that gut instincts should come into play, but you should also use logic and reasoning skills.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Puritan/Cavalier Compare/Contrast-Febuary 10
1. Describe the worldviews of these groups.
The cavaliers just wanted to do what they wanted while the puritans main goal was to serve god
2. How do these worldviews contrast with each other?
Puritans wanted to be controlled while the Cavaliers valued freedom
3. Give specific examples from selections we read that represent these worldviews?
Cavaliers-Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage.-Lovelace
Puritans-To serve therewith my Maker, and present my true account, lest He returning chide.-Milton
4. Which worldview do you align yourself with more?
I would say that I am more of a cavalier as I am a free thinker and I value my ability to think on my own, but at the same time, I am also faithful to God but I am not as strict as the puritans were.
The cavaliers just wanted to do what they wanted while the puritans main goal was to serve god
2. How do these worldviews contrast with each other?
Puritans wanted to be controlled while the Cavaliers valued freedom
3. Give specific examples from selections we read that represent these worldviews?
Cavaliers-Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage.-Lovelace
Puritans-To serve therewith my Maker, and present my true account, lest He returning chide.-Milton
4. Which worldview do you align yourself with more?
I would say that I am more of a cavalier as I am a free thinker and I value my ability to think on my own, but at the same time, I am also faithful to God but I am not as strict as the puritans were.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Pastoral Blog/Rural Living
I like living here because I feel that I can get help anytime I need it, because I know everybody. I like this because I am comfortable all the time and I always feel safe. If I lived in a big city, I would not feel this way and my personality would probably be a little more defensive in nature. Drawbacks are that you have to travel a lot or pay a lot for most of the important things that you need because there are limited resources in our town. Right now, I am leaning towards returning to a rural area when I start my career because I like living in a rural area right now, so I don't see why I wouldn't enjoy living in a rural area when I am an adult. Then again, after my college experience, I may want to live in a city. I am just glad that I still have time to decide what I am going to do with my life and where I want to live.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Hamlet/Macbeth Comparison
1. Fighting
Hamlet-In the story, there is much fighting going on in between characters. This rings true especially at the end, where pretty much the entire royal court dies while the Norwegians are taking over the castle as they are fighting each other.
Macbeth-The story starts out with fighting, and pretty much ends with a big fight. There is a lot of blood and gore. It is similar to Hamlet because there is kind of a civil war element to it.
2. Crazy people
Hamlet-In the story, Ophelia goes crazy and eventually kills herself. It is not sure what event triggered this, but it was probably a combination of a lot of bad events such as her fathers death and the man she loved saying he never loved her.
Macbeth-Lady Macbeth goes crazy because she feels badly about forcing Macbeth to go on this rampage by telling him to kill king Duncan. The reason she goes crazy is her fault, unlike Ophelia in which outside events contributed to this.
3. Anger
Hamlet-Hamlet has a huge amount of anger for Claudius because he killed his father and married his mother. This is very understandable, but he doesn't take any action about his anger until it is too late.
Macbeth-Macduff, on the other hand, uses his anger almost immediatly and vanquishes Macbeth. This is very different from Hamlet in the case that he succeeds in his conquest, while Hamlet doesn't totally succeed.
Hamlet-In the story, there is much fighting going on in between characters. This rings true especially at the end, where pretty much the entire royal court dies while the Norwegians are taking over the castle as they are fighting each other.
Macbeth-The story starts out with fighting, and pretty much ends with a big fight. There is a lot of blood and gore. It is similar to Hamlet because there is kind of a civil war element to it.
2. Crazy people
Hamlet-In the story, Ophelia goes crazy and eventually kills herself. It is not sure what event triggered this, but it was probably a combination of a lot of bad events such as her fathers death and the man she loved saying he never loved her.
Macbeth-Lady Macbeth goes crazy because she feels badly about forcing Macbeth to go on this rampage by telling him to kill king Duncan. The reason she goes crazy is her fault, unlike Ophelia in which outside events contributed to this.
3. Anger
Hamlet-Hamlet has a huge amount of anger for Claudius because he killed his father and married his mother. This is very understandable, but he doesn't take any action about his anger until it is too late.
Macbeth-Macduff, on the other hand, uses his anger almost immediatly and vanquishes Macbeth. This is very different from Hamlet in the case that he succeeds in his conquest, while Hamlet doesn't totally succeed.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
MacBeth Prediscussion ?'s
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Macbeth Prediscussion Questions
CrossfireCircle either agree or disagree for each statement. There are no right or wrong answers, and you will not be graded on which one you choose.
Agree/Disagree 1. Our fate is predetermined.
Agree/Disagree 2. It is natural for humans to strive for power.
Agree/Disagree 3. When in power, humans will do anything to maintain it.
Agree/Disagree 4. An accomplice is just as guilty as the person who commits a crime.
Agree/Disagree 5. If you kill, you should be killed in return (“an eye for an eye”).
Choose two of the above questions to discuss in writing. Explain why you chose the answer you did in 3-4 sentences. Please include examples to support your viewpoint. You will be using your explanations in small group and class discussions, so be specific!
4. I agree because the accomplice could do something to hinder the crime or even stop the person from doing it altogether. An example of this would be a getaway car driver just driving away so their partner will get caught.
1. I disagree because I believe that if you work hard enough at something, then you can change how your life is, even if it is only in some small little way. Having a different life changes the places you are at and the people you hang out with. This changes the fate of your life because you won't be or will be around some of those completely random events that are unexplainable and can happen at any time.
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