Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Romanticism

What is something about the book in chapters 1-9 that shows you that it is influenced by Romanticism? Explain what you noticed and how it connects with romantic ideas (remember, this is Romanticism the literary movement, NOT romance=love).

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  1. The desire to free oneself from the society is vital for the existence of independent passions. Edna proves herself in the book that she belongs to a life bigger than her's at the moment. Experiencing visual arts and tragic shows are two of the most passionate activity Edna wants to be a part of. Therefore, she seeks to devote herself in a life with these experiences in the novel. The freedom to express oneself is exactly what Edna needs. Her life at the moment is giving her stream of tears. Moreover, without passions, there is nothing to look forward to on any day. Romanticism is art and love for Edna in the novel "The Awakening."

    - Jayven

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  2. Romanticism validated strong emotion as an authentic source of aesthetic experience, placing new emphasis on such emotions as apprehension, horror and terror, and awe. On page 7 "The tears came so fast to Mrs.Pontellier's eyes That the damp sleeve of her peignoir no longer served to dry them." The author use exaggerated way to describe how sad Edna is. How does she feel about her husband. These strong emotion is Romanticism.

    - Kristy

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  3. Romanticism validated strong emotion as an authentic source of aesthetic experience, placing new emphasis on such emotions as apprehension, horror and terror, and awe. On page 7 "The tears came so fast to Mrs.Pontellier's eyes That the damp sleeve of her peignoir no longer served to dry them." The author use exaggerated way to describe how sad Edna is. How does she feel about her husband. These strong emotion is Romanticism.

    - Kristy

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  4. Voices could be sweet, childish, deep, husky. Whereas Edna’s voices make her felt intoxicated. She image herself been in candor that she can not know which her is real. Edna revel in her own voice and the feeling of candor in her fantasy are like wine to muddle her.“It muddled her like wine, or like s first breath of freedom”, page 19. The intend emotion and romantic imagination are Romanticism .

    -Leah

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