Romanticism

Prominent Writers William Blake William Blake William Wordsworth William Wordsworth Samuel Taylor Coleridge Samuel Taylor Coleridge Lord Byron (George Gordon) Lord Byron (George Gordon) Percy Shelley Percy Shelley John Keats John Keats

Significant Historical Events The French Revolution July 14 th gave hope to many looking for liberty and equality for all The French Revolution July 14 th gave hope to many looking for liberty and equality for all 1793 France and Britain were at war—many former sympathizers now hated the French 1793 France and Britain were at war—many former sympathizers now hated the French People that looked for democratic ideals had to turn to literature, music and art instead People that looked for democratic ideals had to turn to literature, music and art instead The Luddite Riots( ) and Peterloo Massacre: These events were results of workers and the government. The government attempted to block union organization, a natural outcrop of the Industrialization of a nation. The Luddite Riots( ) and Peterloo Massacre: These events were results of workers and the government. The government attempted to block union organization, a natural outcrop of the Industrialization of a nation.

More Events The Reform Bill of 1832 Gave voting rights to the small middle class (males only) The Reform Bill of 1832 Gave voting rights to the small middle class (males only) 1833 first law passed governing factory safety; abolished slavery 1833 first law passed governing factory safety; abolished slavery Romantic poets were like the hippies of the 6o’s Romantic poets were like the hippies of the 6o’s They reacted against the writers of the Enlightenment- They saw man as inherently evil while the Romantics wanted to see the natural goodness in man They reacted against the writers of the Enlightenment- They saw man as inherently evil while the Romantics wanted to see the natural goodness in man

Characteristics of Romantic Poetry What do these characteristics mean to you? Emphasis on the common man Emphasis on the common man Emphasis on Democracy Emphasis on Democracy Desire for radical change Desire for radical change Deep Attachment to nature Deep Attachment to nature Fascination with the strange and the fantastic Fascination with the strange and the fantastic Write a personal explanation of these characteristics. Write a personal explanation of these characteristics.

Second Generation The second generation of Romantics were Byron, Shelley and Keats The second generation of Romantics were Byron, Shelley and Keats Their poetry reflected even more radical views than the first generation Their poetry reflected even more radical views than the first generation All three died tragically very early and were disillusioned by mainstream society. All three died tragically very early and were disillusioned by mainstream society.

William Blake William Blake was born in London on November 28, 1757, to James, a hosier, and Catherine Blake. Two of his six siblings died in infancy William Blake was born in London on November 28, 1757, to James, a hosier, and Catherine Blake. Two of his six siblings died in infancy Claims to have seen visions from the age of 4 Claims to have seen visions from the age of 4 He learned to read and write at home. At age ten, Blake expressed a wish to become a painter, so his parents sent him to drawing school. Two years later, Blake began writing poetry. He learned to read and write at home. At age ten, Blake expressed a wish to become a painter, so his parents sent him to drawing school. Two years later, Blake began writing poetry.

William Blake Cont. In 1782, he married an illiterate woman named Catherine Boucher. Blake taught her to read and to write, and also instructed her in draftsmanship. Later, she helped him print the illuminated poetry for which he is remembered today; the couple had no children. In 1782, he married an illiterate woman named Catherine Boucher. Blake taught her to read and to write, and also instructed her in draftsmanship. Later, she helped him print the illuminated poetry for which he is remembered today; the couple had no children. Most famous for Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience Most famous for Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience

Blake Group Assignment Directions: Using the poem assigned, Each group will complete a TPCASTT assignment on Big Paper! We will then complete a gallery walk with completed assignments. You may take your notes directly on your William Blake Packets. Be sure to include both textual evidence and commentary.

Close Reading of “The Schoolboy” Who is the speaker? What is the subject? Who is the speaker? What is the subject? Describe-what do you see? Describe-what do you see? What questions do you have about what you see? What questions do you have about what you see? Possible responses to the questions-arrive at theme Possible responses to the questions-arrive at theme Now, is the poem effective? Why or why not? Now, is the poem effective? Why or why not?

Let’s look at a poem! Lines Written in Early Spring by William Wordsworth I heard a thousand blended notes, While in a grove I sate reclined, In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind. To her fair works did nature link The human soul that through me ran; And much it grieved my heart to think What man has made of man. Through primrose tufts, in that sweet bower, The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; And 'tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes. The birds around me hopped and played: Their thoughts I cannot measure, But the least motion which they made, It seemed a thrill of pleasure. The budding twigs spread out their fan, To catch the breezy air; And I must think, do all I can, That there was pleasure there. If this belief from heaven be sent, If such be Nature's holy plan, Have I not reason to lament What man has made of man?

What do you see? CUP Process CUP Process What elements of Romanticism are present? What elements of Romanticism are present? How do these elements convey meaning? How do these elements convey meaning?