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American Romanticism

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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AMERICAN ROMANTICISM

The Last of the Mohicans
A collection of what students can learn with 45 minutes and an iPad.
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Influenced by the frontier's opportunity for expansion, growth, and freedom

ROMANTICISM IS THE VALUING OF FEELINGS AND INTUITION OVER REASON

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Romanticism is simply a story or legend that is adventuristic is and improbable

A Romantic hero places faith in inner experience and the power of the imagination.

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Romanticism started with the French Revolution

Romanticism appealed to Americans as it emphasized an emotional, individual relationship with God.

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A movement in art and literature in the 18th century in revolt against the neoclassicism of the previous centuries

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Champions of individual freedom and the worth of the individual

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An American hero in literature quests for a higher truth.

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An American romantic hero is usually portrayed as the common man.

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It was influenced by the industrial revolution.

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An American romantic hero is someone that can draw strength from innocence

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A Romantic Hero is a character of extremes, no limitations on imagination or feelings

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