Roots of Neoclassicism Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Puritanism? (Select all that apply)

Faith

Original Sin

Predestination

Salvation through good deeds (correct)

Puritanism REJECTED the wealth, power, and authority... Puritans adopted the basic principles of ______, including predestination.

Calvinism

In The Pilgrim's Progress, what happens to Christian and his companion as they attempt to make their way through Vanity Fair?

They are imprisoned by the people of the fair.

Put these events in order:

Martin Luther nailed = Event 1 Henry VIII split from Catholic Church = Event 2 Edward VI reformed the Anglican Church = Event 3 Mary I reconciled with the pope = Event 4 During the reign of Elizabeth I, the Church of England... = Event 5 Signup and view all the answers

Which Puritan value influenced the emerging neoclassical style?

Predetermination Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic foundation of neoclassical literature?

Artistic values of ancient Greece and Rome Signup and view all the answers

Which type of poem was most popular during the mid-eighteenth century, at the height of the neoclassical era?

Hero epic Signup and view all the answers

Examples of alliteration?

Doth as a drink divine, But thou thereon didst only breath, Since when it grows, and smells, I swear. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characteristics of Puritanism

Predestination, faith, original sin, and the rejection of salvation through good deeds are key themes of Puritanism.
Salvation through good deeds is specifically not a characteristic of Puritan beliefs.

Puritan Beliefs

Puritans rejected wealth, power, and social authority.
They embraced Calvinism principles, notably the doctrine of predestination.
Belief in original sin is fundamental to their theology.

The Pilgrim's Progress

In John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, Christian and his companion face imprisonment at Vanity Fair, symbolizing the challenges of faith in a materialistic world.

Historical Events in Order

Martin Luther's nailing of the 95 Theses marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.
Henry VIII's split from the Catholic Church catalyzed the formation of the Church of England.
Edward VI implemented reforms that shaped the Anglican Church.
Mary I attempted to reconcile with the pope to restore Catholicism.
Under Elizabeth I, the Church of England was further established as a Protestant denomination.

Influence on Neoclassicism

Predetermination as a Puritan value contributed to the development of neoclassical literature.
Neoclassicism emphasizes reason, order, and adherence to classical artistic values modeled after ancient Greece and Rome.

Popular Poetry Form

The hero epic emerged as the predominant poetic form during the mid-eighteenth century, coinciding with the height of the neoclassical era.

Examples of Alliteration

Notable instances of alliteration include lines such as "Doth as a drink divine," "But thou thereon didst only breath," and "Since when it grows, and smells, I swear."

Description

Explore the key concepts and characteristics of Puritanism through these informative flashcards. Test your knowledge on beliefs such as predestination, original sin, and more. Ideal for students studying Neoclassicism and its philosophical roots.