1. Unit 1 and Unit 2 cover two different types of periods and genres.
a. Choose one assigned text (poem, short story, historical document, etc.) from EACH unit.
b. Explain how each example represents the time period it’s from.
c. Explain how they are different from each other. (10 points)
2. There are four different values that often represent American Romantic authors and their works: nature, individualism, imagination and emotional spontaneity.
a. Choose two of the above American Romantic values.
b. Describe what those two values are in terms of American Romanticism.
c. Explain how you have been impacted by those two values in your own life. (10 points)
1. To complete this question, you will need to first identify the assigned texts from both Unit 1 and Unit 2. Once you have done that, you can analyze each text to understand how it represents the time period it belongs to.
a. Select one assigned text from Unit 1 and one assigned text from Unit 2. For example, you might choose "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe from Unit 1 and "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald from Unit 2.
b. To explain how each text represents the time period it's from, you will need to research and understand the characteristics of each time period. For Unit 1, which typically covers American Romanticism, you can analyze "The Raven" to see how it reflects the themes of individualism, emotional spontaneity, and imagination that are characteristic of this period. You can look for the use of vivid imagery, intense emotions, and the exploration of the human psyche in the poem.
For Unit 2, which may cover the Modernist period or any other period depending on your course, you can analyze "The Great Gatsby" to see how it reflects the time period it's from. Look for elements like disillusionment, the Jazz Age, and the critique of the American Dream. Pay attention to how the novel captures the social and cultural changes of the time period, and how it presents characters and themes that mirror the concerns of the era.
c. To explain how the two examples are different from each other, you need to compare and contrast their content, themes, and literary techniques. For example, you can discuss how "The Raven" is a poem while "The Great Gatsby" is a novel, highlighting the differences in structure and storytelling. You can also compare the themes and ideas explored in each text, focusing on how they represent different time periods and genres.
By discussing these elements, you can provide a detailed analysis of how each example represents its time period and how they differ from each other. This will help you earn points for this question.
2. To answer this question, you need to choose two specific values from the American Romantic period and describe them in terms of American Romanticism. Then, you will explain how you have been impacted by those values in your own life.
a. Select two values from the given options: nature, individualism, imagination, and emotional spontaneity. For example, you might choose nature and imagination.
b. Describe what these two values mean in terms of American Romanticism. In American Romanticism, nature refers to the belief that nature is a source of inspiration, spirituality, and freedom. Imagination, on the other hand, emphasizes the power of creative thought and the ability to envision and explore possibilities beyond the conventional.
c. To explain how you have been impacted by these values in your own life, reflect on personal experiences or instances where you have connected with nature or experienced the power of imagination. For example, you could discuss how spending time in nature rejuvenates and inspires you, or how you have used your imagination to fuel creativity and problem-solving in various aspects of your life.
By clearly describing the chosen values, explaining their significance in American Romanticism, and providing personal examples of how they have affected you, you can earn points for this question.