Romanticism Bellringer # 1 10-25-12

1. Romanticism Bellringer # 110-25-12 Directions: Start this on a new sheet of paper. The Persuasive Speech Bellringers will be taken up. Use the Romanticism Book guide to help you answer the questions. • Give a definition of Romanticism. • How did the Romantics differ from the Rationalists? • What inspired Romantic writers? Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

2. Romanticism Bellringer # 210-26-12 Use your Romanticism Notes to help you answer the following questions. • Why did Americans create a “new voice” with Romanticism? • How would a Romantic feel about living in a city? Why? • Why do you think the Romantics rejected Rationalism (literature of the Revolutionary period)? • During Romanticism, American writers felt that poetry was _______________________. (See the second page of your notes: Romanticism Characteristics.) Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

3. Romanticism Bellringer # 310-29-12 Directions: Use your Romanticism Notes to help you answer the following questions. • Why does Romanticism value feeling and intuition over reason or logic? • What does the characteristic “shuns the artificiality of civilization and seeks the unspoiled nature” mean? • Look at the painting on this slide. Why do you think this could be considered a Romantic painting? (Hint: Apply the characteristics) Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

4. Romanticism Bellringer # 410-30-12 Directions: Use your Romanticism Notes to help you answer the following questions Look at the bottom of the second page for the answers. • What is the Hudson River School? • What is the content of the paintings of the Hudson River School artists? Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

5. Romanticism Bellringer # 510-31-12 Directions: Use your Last of the Mohicans Notes to help you answer these questions. • During what war and what year is The Last of the Mohicans set? • What is the conflict the frontiersmen struggle with? (Hint: Country v. community) • Who are the two Romantic heroes in this film? Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details supports characterization.

6. Romanticism Bellringer # 611-1-12 1. Why were the Mohicans heading West at the beginning of the film? 2. When Jack Winthrop talks to General Webb he agrees that the colonial militia will help the British under what conditions? 3. Why does Cora not accept Duncan’s marriage proposal? What does this show about her? 4. Give one example of Hawkeye’s intuition in the film. (List anything that demonstrates how he seems to know what will happen in certain situations.) Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details supports characterization.

7. Romanticism Bellringer # 711-2-12 • What information does Duncan report to Colonel Monroe about the attacks on the settlements? • What warning does Colonel Monroe make about anyone helping the militia try to escape? • Why does Hawkeye decide to stay at Fort William Henry? Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details supports characterization.

8. Romanticism Bellringer # 811-5-12 • What promise did Magua make Colonel Monroe (“The Gray Hair”) before he killed him? 2. Why does Hawkeye leave Cora, Alice, and Duncan behind in the cave? Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details supports characterization.

9. Romanticism Bellringer # 911-7-12 • Choose one character from the film who you think is a Romantic hero. Explain why you think that character is a Romantic hero. (Hint: Think about the characteristics of a Romantic hero listed in your notes.) • Explain why the title of the film we watched is called The Last of the Mohicans. Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details, like imagery, setting, and mood, supports the theme of the text.

10. Romanticism Bellringer # 1011-8-12 1. Read these quotes: “This, however, is probably a mere wives fable…at least so says the authentic old legend, which closes this [Tom’s] story” (358)  “In fact, the story has resolved itself into a proverb so prevalent throughout New England, of ‘The Devil and Tom Walker’” (359). Which characteristic of Romanticism do these quotes best fit? 2. Describe the relationship between Tom Walker and his wife. 3. Why does Tom Walker’s wife go to make a deal with the devil? Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details, like imagery, setting, and mood, supports the theme of the text.

11. Romanticism Bellringer # 1111-9-12 1. Would Tom Walker be considered a static or dynamic character? Give proof from the text to support your choice. 2. How do you think the author, Washington Irving, felt about money and wealth? Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details, like imagery, setting, and mood, supports the theme of the text. Romanticism Bellringers 1-12 due Tuesday, 11/13.

12. Romanticism Bellringer # 1211-12-12 • Explain the difference between theme and theme topic. Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of details, like imagery, setting, and mood, supports the theme of the text. Romanticism Bellringers 1-12 due tomorrow! (Approximately 44 points)