1. Big Question: How do the Rhetoric Notes, Declaration, Patrick Henry, and Benjamin Franklin relate to the ideas in this presentation? The Revolutionary (Age of Reason) Time Period 1750 – 1800

2. The Revolutionary Time Period 1750 – 1800 Also known as: – Enlightenment – Age of Reason – The Rationalists – Neoclassic Period

3. When I Heard the Learnd Astronomer By Walt Whitman When I heard the learnd astronomer, When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me, When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them, When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture-room How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick, Till rising and gliding out I wandered off by myself, In the mystical Moist night-air, and from time to time, Looked up in perfect silence at the stars.

4. When I Heard the Learnd Astronomer By Walt Whitman When I heard the learnd astronomer, When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me, When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them, When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture- room CategoryRevolutionary Time Period View of Nature What do these four lines say about the Revolutionary view of nature? Nature is… order, harmony, rationality. Nature is… a place to see Gods hand through discovery of universal and unchanging laws.

5. When I Heard the Learnd Astronomer By Walt Whitman When I heard the learnd astronomer, When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me, When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them, When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture- room CategoryRevolutionary Time Period Attitude towards Emotion What do these four lines say about the Revolutionary attitude towards emotion? Emotion is… a weaker part of human nature. Emotion… interferes with reason and should be controlled and removed whenever possible.

6. When I Heard the Learnd Astronomer By Walt Whitman When I heard the learnd astronomer, When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me, When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them, When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture- room CategoryRevolutionary Time Period Attitude towards Religion What do these four lines say about the Revolutionary attitude towards religion? Not much…. Heres why: Deism – saw God as a blind watchmaker. Saw God as reason incarnate. God does not interfere in everyday matters, instead he has given us reason and a reasonable world – we find our own way so our life is our responsibility.

7. When I Heard the Learnd Astronomer By Walt Whitman When I heard the learnd astronomer, When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me, When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them, When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture- room CategoryRevolutionary Time Period Hero/Role Model What do these four lines say about the Revolutionary hero/role model? The educated man. Example – Ben Franklin – someone who understands science and is well-read in history and classic (Greek) authors.

8. When I Heard the Learnd Astronomer By Walt Whitman How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick, Till rising and gliding out I wandered off by myself, In the mystical Moist night-air, and from time to time, Looked up in perfect silence at the stars. CategoryRomantic Time Period View of Nature What do these four lines say about the Romantic view of nature? It is a place to connect spiritually and emotionally to God. It should not always be understood, but instead celebrated for its raw power and mystery. Nature is… mysterious and emotionally powerful.

9. When I Heard the Learnd Astronomer By Walt Whitman How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick, Till rising and gliding out I wandered off by myself, In the mystical Moist night-air, and from time to time, Looked up in perfect silence at the stars. CategoryRomantic Time Period Attitude towards Emotion What do these four lines say about the Romantic attitude towards emotion? Emotion should be celebrated. Emotion is inspiring. Emotion is not rational, and thats ok. Emotion should hold a higher place than reason.

10. When I Heard the Learnd Astronomer By Walt Whitman How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick, Till rising and gliding out I wandered off by myself, In the mystical Moist night-air, and from time to time, Looked up in perfect silence at the stars. CategoryRomantic Time Period Attitude towards Religion What do these four lines say about the Romantic attitude towards religion? Personal, spiritual and connected to nature.

11. When I Heard the Learnd Astronomer By Walt Whitman How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick, Till rising and gliding out I wandered off by myself, In the mystical Moist night-air, and from time to time, Looked up in perfect silence at the stars. CategoryRomantic Time Period Hero/role model What do these four lines say about the Romantic hero/role model? He is driven by instinct rather than education. Rugged, tough, solitary, reflective and strong emotional connection to nature. The romantic hero.

12. Big Question: How do the Rhetoric Notes, Declaration, Patrick Henry, and Benjamin Franklin relate to the ideas in this presentation?