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Extension 1 - Romanticism
bowiemily:
Hey guys!
I thought I would start a discussion just for Romanticism. It was one of my absolute favourite parts of my HSC, and honestly...I miss it! So, if anyone has any questions about texts, common themes in the module, or even about what the Romantic way of thinking entails, shoot! I'll endeavour to answer anything thats asked :)
Prerna Kumar:
Hi, I was just wondering what were the ways of thinking about the human mind. I'm unable to grasp this concept. Also, what was the importance of individualism. Thanks
Prerna Kumar:
Hi again! I have to analyse a letter for my upcoming assessment to show ideas of the imagination, the human experience, individualism etc. I was wondering what is the best way to analyse a Romantic letter... is it similar to techniques found in an essay? Also, if you have any great letters in mind please let me know as I haven't chosen one yet.
Thanks :) :) :) :)
bowiemily:
--- Quote from: Prerna Kumar on February 13, 2017, 03:09:36 pm ---Hi, I was just wondering what were the ways of thinking about the human mind. I'm unable to grasp this concept. Also, what was the importance of individualism. Thanks
--- End quote ---
Hey Prena,
The ways of thinking about the human mind appeal to individualism, the nature of love, the political freedom of man and the concept of self perfection. Basically, this dot point asks you to explore what Romantics thought the human mind was capable - which was much more than the period before them.
Yes, Romantic letters are very similar to essays. They mostly contain the same techniques. However, you need to consider the audience especially when analysing a letter, as this will effect what the writer discloses. John Keats is famous for his letters, I would strongly recommend him.
Prerna Kumar:
Thanks for the help :)
Hi again, instead of asking about each line of the syllabus I was wondering if you could help me understand it by breaking it down.
"Texts from and relating to the Romantic period express the transformative ideas, perspectives and ways of thinking that emerged during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Ways of thinking about the human mind and human experience, and about the individual’s place in the wider social and natural worlds, reveal a particular sense of purpose and creative yearning for coherence, unity and meaning in human life."
Thanks :) :) :)
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