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Extension 1 - Romanticism
bowiemily:
--- Quote from: Prerna Kumar on February 14, 2017, 12:43:09 am ---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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So the main points are as follows:
- Transformative ideas, perspectives and ways of thinking
- Thinking about the human mind
- Thinking about the human experience
- Individuals place in the social and natural worlds
- Yearning for coherence, unity and meaning
These specify the features of the Romantic 'way of thinking'. In extension, it is then the students job to decide how these are best explored in their texts. Remember, that as an extension student, you can challenge the dot points if you feel your texts allow for such. However, I would always come back to these general ideas as sign posts in your essays. This way, its clear for your marker.
Mod Edit: adjusted so that your response sits outside the quote :)
Ellen310:
Hi there!
I just have a couple of questions in regards to related texts and creative writing, as I'm a little confused on these sections. What related texts did you choose and do you have any tips/recommendations when selecting related texts? I'm considering choosing the romantic painting A Wanderer above the sea of fog as one of my related texts, however I'm not 100% certain yet.
In terms of creative writing, as its never been my strong point (I'm more analytical and suited to writing essays), what would be some tips you would give to writing a kick-ass creative story and ensuring it adapts to the various stimuluses they could throw at you? For example, are there any common themes/motifs you would recommend including?
Thank you so much! :)
bowiemily:
--- Quote from: Ellen310 on February 19, 2017, 07:13:04 pm ---Hi there!
I just have a couple of questions in regards to related texts and creative writing, as I'm a little confused on these sections. What related texts did you choose and do you have any tips/recommendations when selecting related texts? I'm considering choosing the romantic painting A Wanderer above the sea of fog as one of my related texts, however I'm not 100% certain yet.
In terms of creative writing, as its never been my strong point (I'm more analytical and suited to writing essays), what would be some tips you would give to writing a kick-ass creative story and ensuring it adapts to the various stimuluses they could throw at you? For example, are there any common themes/motifs you would recommend including?
Thank you so much! :)
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Hey there!
So my ORTs were Ode on a Grecian Urn by Keats and On the Ignorance of the Learned by William Hazlitt. I would always recommend Keats as an ORT if you're not already studying Bright Star in class. The ORT you've mentioned is extremely common, and I would avoid using it. You want to show your own understanding of the text, and sometimes picking the most famous pieces of the time doesn't work in your favour regarding this point. I would also advise to stay within the period when picking an ORT, as these are most likely to portray an authentic 'way of thinking' within Romanticism.
I would latch on to any of the concepts and intricacies that you find the most interesting in the way of thinking, and then attempt to explore these through your creative. I did a lot of contextual research, and this helped me to form realistic yet intriguing characters. Basing your creative on the 'way of thinking' rather than the aesthetic of Romanticism will always work in your favour.
Ellen310:
--- Quote from: bowiemily on February 19, 2017, 08:24:43 pm ---Hey there!
So my ORTs were Ode on a Grecian Urn by Keats and On the Ignorance of the Learned by William Hazlitt. I would always recommend Keats as an ORT if you're not already studying Bright Star in class. The ORT you've mentioned is extremely common, and I would avoid using it. You want to show your own understanding of the text, and sometimes picking the most famous pieces of the time doesn't work in your favour regarding this point. I would also advise to stay within the period when picking an ORT, as these are most likely to portray an authentic 'way of thinking' within Romanticism.
I would latch on to any of the concepts and intricacies that you find the most interesting in the way of thinking, and then attempt to explore these through your creative. I did a lot of contextual research, and this helped me to form realistic yet intriguing characters. Basing your creative on the 'way of thinking' rather than the aesthetic of Romanticism will always work in your favour.
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Thank you so much for that! That's a really good tip about the creative which I'll definitely look into and thanks for the advice about the related texts :)
Ellie__:
Hey Guys,
2 questions-
For my 1/2 yearly essay on romanticism we have to use 4 texts- Frankenstein, related, and two Coleridge poems. I'm struggling on how to structure my essay so that I give enough textual detail but yet cover all texts, have you got any suggestions??
Also i have no clue how to start a romanticism creative writing piece, do you know where I should start??
Thankyou!!!!!!!
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