1. Romanticism Bellringer # 1 10-29-13
Directions: Start this on a new sheet of paper. The Synthesis Essay Bellringers will not be taken up. Use the Romanticism Book guide to help you answer the questions.
What is the one word that defines Romanticism?
How did the Romantics differ from the Rationalists?
What inspired Romantic writers?
Why did Americans create a “new voice” with Romanticism?
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

2. Romanticism Bellringer # 2 10-30-13
Use your Romanticism Notes to help you answer the following questions.
How would a Romantic feel about living in a city? Why?
Why do you think the Romantics rejected Rationalism (literature of the Revolutionary period)?
During Romanticism, American writers felt that poetry was _______________________. (See the second page of your notes: Romanticism Characteristics.)
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

3. Romanticism Bellringer # 3 11-1-13
Using the characteristics of Romanticism from your notes, give at least TWO ways “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is an example of a Romantic story.
Give at least one reason Ichabod Crane is NOT an example of the American Romantic hero. How is he an anti-hero?
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

4. Romanticism Bellringer # 4 11-4-13
Look at the painting to the right. Why do you think this painting could be considered Romantic?
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

5. Romanticism Bellringer # 5 11-6-13
Directions: Use your Last of the Mohicans Notes to help you answer these questions.
During what war and what year is The Last of the Mohicans set?
What is the conflict the frontiersmen struggle with? (Hint: Country v. community)
Who are the two Romantic heroes in this film?
Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details supports characterization.

6. Romanticism Bellringer # 6 11-12-13
Choose one character from the film who you think is a Romantic hero. Explain why you think that character is a Romantic hero. (Hint: Think about the characteristics of a Romantic hero listed in your notes.)
Explain why the title of the film we watched is called The Last of the Mohicans.
Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details supports characterization.

7. Romanticism Bellringer # 7 11-14-13
“The Devil and Tom Walker” Anticipation Guide
Write a journal in your bellringers about the following prompt:
Should people pursue wealth? Why or why not? How important is wealth to you? What limits, if any, would you put on your own pursuit of wealth?
Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details like imagery and diction support mood and tone.

8. Romanticism Bellringer # 8 11-15-13
1. Read these quotes: “This, however, is probably a mere wives fable…at least so says the authentic old legend, which closes this [Tom’s] story” (358). 
“In fact, the story has resolved itself into a proverb so prevalent throughout New England, of ‘The Devil and Tom Walker’” (359).
Which characteristic of Romanticism do these quotes best fit?
2. Describe the relationship between Tom Walker and his wife.
Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details like imagery and diction support mood and tone.

9. Romanticism Bellringer # 9 11-18-13
1. Would Tom Walker be considered a static or dynamic character? Give proof from the text to support your choice.
2. How do you think the author, Washington Irving, felt about money and wealth?
Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details like imagery and diction support mood and tone.