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My Presentation. Imagine there’s a good title (maybe it’ll transform this into a good presentation). What is Romanticism?. No, not that…. romanticism. THAT!. Romanticism. The difference is in the capital “R”. So The Romantics Believed. That order was a man-made thing imposed on nature.

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  1. My Presentation Imagine there’s a good title (maybe it’ll transform this into a good presentation).

  2. What is Romanticism?

  3. No, not that… romanticism

  4. THAT! Romanticism

  5. The difference is in thecapital“R”

  6. So The Romantics Believed • That order was a man-made thing imposed on nature. • Meaning & purpose was derived from the personal/individual act of imagination. • Imagination was more powerful than reason. • Imagination required freedom to experience, explore and experiment. • That which triggered the imagination was JUST as important.

  7. Therefore In general the Romantics believed that all experience, if not existence, was informed, illuminated or transformed by our ability to imagine.

  8. The Unhappy Exile – Charlotte Smith

  9. Within the World of the Poem • A man is alone on an island, exiled. • He ‘fancies’ a sail which transforms his experience if only momentarily. Techniques! • Emotive/ Descriptive language • Sibilance

  10. Within the world of Smith • As a Romantic writer she would have felt exiled from society. • Thus she uses her poetry to transform her experience (escaping momentarily) as well as to inform her understanding of her situation. Techniques! • Self conscious • Emotive language • Capitalisation • Active language

  11. Therefore • Smith can inform her own experience as well as transform that of the exile through the use of imagination. • This is an affirmation as it displays both a fictional or ‘theoretical’ and an actual impact of the imagination. • In keeping with Romantic ideals as she is a kind of “Romantic hero” and the poem displays the importance of that which triggers the imagination as well as its ability to serve as an escape.

  12. Daffodils – William Wordsworth

  13. “The Event” • Here a landscape or scenery is captured (like a mental photograph) • His mood is instantly transformed. Techniques! • Hyperbole • Repetition • Imagery • ABBA! Rhyming (er… ABAB) • Contrast with positive and negative emotive language

  14. The “Reimagining” of The Event • Again his mood is transformed. • Even a physical reaction is seen. Techniques! • Metaphor • Emotive language • Active language • Use of quantities

  15. Therefore • Wordsworth recognises his ability to transform himself at will using imagination • This is an affirmation as his mood is transformed within two separate circumstances • This is in keeping with the Romantics’ value of what triggers imagination as well as it’s ability to transform

  16. This Lime Tree Bower – S.T. Coleridge Yes, they are lemons, but that’s what I IMAGINED every time I read it.

  17. Inspiration • The contemplation of his friends’ journey • The imagery of light (this is a theme with Coleridge… part firefly perhaps?) Techniques! • Emotive language • Personal pronouns • Contrast

  18. Imagination • Coleridge embarks (what a great word!) on an imaginative journey across great landscapes and scenes • A change in mood is the first sign of transformation Techniques! • Symbolism • Personifying nature • Religious reference • Use of colour

  19. Transformation • Coleridge comes back to himself with anew appreciation for his circumstances • He sees himself as a romantic hero Techniques! • Emotive language • Signposting • Symbolism / Characterisation • Use of colour • Imagery

  20. “Solitary humble bee”

  21. Therefore (Still on Lime Tree) • The poem illustrates how Coleridge’s experience is transformed through an imaginative journey • This is an affirmation, however subtle, one must pay close attention to his ranting. • This is in keeping with Romantic ideals of the importance of inspiration as well as the role of the Romantic hero

  22. Frost At Midnight – S.T. Coleridge

  23. Inspiration • Coleridge sits alone (except for his child) by a dying fire • He turns to the tiny flame for company in the silence and is launched on an imaginative journey Techniques! • Aural ‘imagery’ • Emotive language • Active language

  24. Imagination • There are two journeys: • 1st a memory of old school days • 2nd the future of his child • The first acts as a “reinspiration” (a bit of a boost) Techniques! • Enjambment • Emotive language • Aural ‘imagery’ • Symbolism • Address to child • Examples • Contrast • High Modal language

  25. Illumination • Coleridge is at peace with his revelation • He acknowledges a level of uncertainty as well as natural order Techniques! • Emotive language • Elements • Repetition

  26. Therefore • The complex structure of the poem does serve to illustrate many ideals of the Romantics: • Inspiration Imagination Inspiration Illumination Imagination • This shows how each builds on the other to reach a new level of ‘understanding’ • This reflects romantic ideals as it demonstrates to importance of inspiration and imagination as well as their cohesion.

  27. Compare & Contrast

  28. Compare & Contrast • Smith and Coleridge address the idea of the romantic hero. • Both value that which triggers imagination. Wordsworth covers this in detail. • They explore the resulting transformation. • Wordsworth and Smith explore the ideas of using imagination as a form of escape. • All 4 texts (and all 3 poets) reflect romantic ideals however they have emphasised different aspects.

  29. Summing Up

  30. Summing Up Through the close study and comparison of these poems we are able to conclude that through their inspiration and resulting imaginings the Romantics where able to transform, illuminate or inform their own real life experiences and comer to a greater understanding of themselves, their views and purpose.

  31. Any Questions?

  32. Discussion

  33. Discussion • What inspires your imagination? • Has your perspective/experience ever been changed by your own inner reflection? • When dividing up their ‘journeys’ into: Inspiration, Imagination, Illumination/Transformation which do you believe is most important? • Both Coleridge and Wordsworth exaggerate their inspiration (I doubt there was a ‘host’ of daffodils or that a bee could be humble), does imagination have to involve grandeur in order to be effective? Why would they have chosen to present their ‘visions’ in this way?

  34. Thank You Folks I’ve Been Great!

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