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What is the main characteristic of the Puritan Period?

Intense devotion to God and a fear of the Devil

What is the main difference between Puritans and Protestants?

Puritans believed in the purification of the Church, while Protestants were accused of worshipping the Bible by the Catholics.

Did the Puritan Period prioritize entertainment?

False

What is the main focus of Puritan literature?

Moral Instruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the Romantic period?

Individual Emotion and Feelings Signup and view all the answers

Which famous poets are associated with the Romantic period?

William Wordsworth, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Victorian Period?

It was the "Golden Age of the English Novel", characterized by social reforms, changing social dynamics, and a focus on realism in literature. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Victorian era see a significant rise in the popularity of social problem novels?

The rise of industrialization caused social problems like child labor, poverty, and prostitution, which became recurring themes in Victorian literature. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is not a theme explored in the Victorian Period?

Mysticism Signup and view all the answers

The Victorian Period is characterized by its focus on the importance of the Bible and traditional religious beliefs.

False Signup and view all the answers

Explain what "Art for Art's Sake" means in the Victorian Period.

The aesthetic movement, "Art for Art's Sake", believes that art should be appreciated for its beauty, and not for its moral or political messages. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a prominent theme in Romantic poetry?

social reform Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message of the poem "A Poison Tree" by William Blake?

Anger, if left unchecked, can fester and grow into resentment, potentially leading to harmful actions. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the most influential figure in launching the Romantic Period?

William Wordsworth Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the "Lucy Poems" by William Wordsworth?

The "Lucy Poems" explore the impact of a seemingly unremarkable person on the poet's life, highlighting the power of love, loss, and memory. Signup and view all the answers

"Invictus" by William Ernest Henley was first published in 1875.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the key themes explored in "Invictus"?

Suffering and resilience, free will versus fate, and a sense of self-reliance in the face of adversity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the "Stanzas Written in a Country Churchyard" poem by Thomas Gray in terms of literary history?

It helped introduce the genre of the elegy, a poem mourning the loss of a loved one, into mainstream literary culture. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Puritan Period (1620-1670)

Puritans were a group of English immigrants seeking religious freedom, who believed the church needed purification.
They viewed themselves as a persecuted minority and sought to build a community based on their religious beliefs.
Puritans believed in predestination, that salvation was predetermined.
They rejected elaborate religious practices and emphasized a simple, plain style in literature.
Puritan literature focused on conveying religious messages and emphasizing God's presence in daily life.
Key figures include Anne Bradstreet, one of the first American poets.

Protestant Literature

Puritans believed in reforming the church and that God gave people salvation.
Believed in purifying the church back to its biblical origins.
Puritans saw themselves as god's children and that all humans were naturally evil.
Puritans did not believe in entertainment, dancing, enjoyment, and theaters.
Sunday was a religious study day.
Puritans saw themselves as superior to those who did not follow their religious beliefs.
Men were considered superior to women.
Puritans' literature reflected their religious beliefs and experiences. Many diaries and travelogues described their journeys or spiritual lives.

The Romantic Period (1798-1832)

Focus on individual emotions, feelings, and experiences.
Nature's beauty inspired strong emotions.
Importance of the natural world, imagination, and individualism.
Rejection of Enlightenment rationalism and emphasis on emotion.
Figures like William Wordsworth, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge exemplified the movement's themes.

The Victorian Period (1837-1901)

Response to the Industrial Revolution.
Focus on social issues, morality, and political reform.
Emergence of realism in literature, reflecting social realities.
Topics included issues of social inequality, child labor, and women's rights.
Influenced by scientific discoveries and technological advances.
Key figures include: Charles Dickens, Charlotte Brontë, and Emily Brontë.
Importance of depicting the world and its problems. Focus on issues relating to social injustices, moral issues, and inequality.