Nature and Emotion in Poetry
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What emotion is associated with the scenery described in relation to nature's forces?

  • Curiosity
  • Fearfulness (correct)
  • Joy
  • Indifference

    • The content emphasizes humanity's complete dominance over nature.

    False

    What does the word 'sublime' refer to in the context of nature as described?

    The quality of greatness or beauty that inspires awe and elevates the soul.

    The old Earthquake-daemon taught her young about _______.

    <p>ruin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following artists to their works:

    <p>Percy Shelley = Mont Blanc JMW Turner = St.Gothard’s Pass Edward Burtynsky = Iberia Quarries #3 J.M.W. Turner = Passage of the St.Gothard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity is the speaker engaged in while perched on the crag?

    <p>Scribbling notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speaker expresses a sense of weariness in the presence of beauty.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural elements are mentioned as being heard by Leonard?

    <p>The tones of waterfalls and inland sounds of caves and trees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speaker's thoughts in the present moment lead to feelings of ______ for future years.

    <p>life and food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following images described in the passage with their corresponding features:

    <p>Mountains = Seen in the bosom of the deep Sheep = Grazed on verdant hills Dwellings = Amidst trees Waves = Broad green wave and sparkling foam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase describes the speaker's emotional state during moments of weariness?

    <p>Tranquil restoration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leonard only enjoys the sights from the top of the crag.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker mean by stating that beauty has not been to them 'as is a landscape to a blind man’s eye'?

    <p>Beauty is not perceived in a typical manner; it is experienced differently due to weariness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leonard would often hang over the vessel's side and _______.

    <p>gaze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the author's view on human interaction with nature?

    <p>Humans are an integral part of the natural world and should honor nonhuman nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The author believes nonhuman nature has no independent reason for being.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the primaeval mountains teach the observer?

    <p>The averting mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Caspar David Friedrich painted 'The Monk By the Sea' in ______.

    <p>1809</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the author's perspective, what is a crucial ethical consideration regarding the environment?

    <p>The preservation of ecosystems is essential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The glaciers mentioned are described as moving slowly and cautiously.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List two elements that the author mentions as part of the natural world.

    <p>Fields, lakes, forests, streams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The author believes that the autonomy of nonhuman nature is a corrective to human ______.

    <p>arrogance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about human endeavors in nature?

    <p>Human endeavors are interconnected with the natural world and should be respectful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does the speaker primarily reflect upon in the passage?

    <p>Nostalgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speaker believes that their past joyful experiences will always be present.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker mean by 'other gifts have followed'?

    <p>The speaker has gained new insights and appreciation for nature over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speaker refers to hearing 'the still, sad music of __________'.

    <p>humanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following images with their corresponding emotions from the passage:

    <p>Bounded o’er the mountains = Joy and freedom Still, sad music of humanity = Reflection and sorrow Coarser pleasures of boyish days = Nostalgia Feeling of present pleasure = Gratitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the speaker's view of nature in their youth?

    <p>Thoughtless and carefree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'aching joys are now no more' signify?

    <p>It signifies the loss of past joys alongside feelings of longing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary device is prominently used in the phrase 'flood of ruin'?

    <p>Metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Percy Shelley portrays Mont Blanc as completely untouched by human influence.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the river symbolize in Shelley's poem?

    <p>The connection between distant lands and the flow of nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'race of man' _____ in dread according to Shelley's observations.

    <p>flies far</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements from the poem with their descriptions:

    <p>Mont Blanc = A towering, serene mountain The river = The connection between lands Vast caves = Restless and tumultuous areas Desert = A place inhabited only by storms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imagery is used to describe the caves in the poem?

    <p>Restless and tumultuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The eagle is depicted as a symbol of strength and resilience in the poem.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'unearthly forms' refer to in relation to the mountains?

    <p>The majestic and imposing nature of the mountains that seem beyond the earthly realm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The trees mentioned in the poem are described as _____ and shatter'd.

    <p>branchless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall tone of Percy Shelley's portrayal of the natural landscape?

    <p>Melancholic and reflective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The poem suggests that nature's influence on humanity is passive and one-sided.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Romantic Natures & The Trouble With Wilderness

    • JMW Turner, Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps is an example of Romantic art.
    • Wilderness is profoundly a human creation at particular moments in human history.
    • Wilderness hides its unnaturalness.
    • The Sublime (Romantic aesthetics) features vast, grand, uninhabited landscapes.
    • The U.S. myth of the (vanishing) frontier relates to European settlers' encounter with the West and their identity.
    • National and spiritual identities, like settler/colonial identities are threatened by the "loss" of the frontier, fueling wilderness conservation efforts.
    • Protected National Parks reflect landscape ideals of Romanticism.

    The Trouble With Wilderness

    • Wilderness creates an antithesis between human beings and nature.
    • Wilderness is a place where un-natural humans go to restore vitality, perspective, and spirituality (ironically, humanity).
    • Wilderness presumes the class privilege of urban elites who can escape to nature.
    • Wilderness erases, invisibilizes, or portrays as abuse the ways people live and work in nature.
    • Wilderness hides the history of forced removals and genocidal wars against Indigenous Americans.
    • Wilderness is a flight from history and a disavowal of historical entanglement.
    • Wilderness blocks an environmental justice perspective that acknowledges poverty, racism.

    Discussion Question

    • Major Jackson's "Pest" or Gerald Barrax's "To Waste at Trees" present a contrasting perspective on nature as wilderness.

    Let's Prepare: The Utopian Worlds' Fair

    • Students form groups (10-11 people) and create a utopia.
    • Specific roles—such as music, sound design, set design, scenography, iconography, costumes, food preparation, animation, and script writing— are needed.
    • The groups brainstorm principles, rituals, festivals, or events that epitomize their utopia.
    • The chosen activities showcase the utopia's social dream to outsiders.

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    Explore the complex relationship between nature and emotions in poetry. This quiz delves into themes of human dominance over nature, the sublime, and the emotional states depicted by different speakers. Test your understanding of specific works and the imagery used by various artists.

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