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What does stoicism emphasize as essential for a well-lived life?
What does stoicism emphasize as essential for a well-lived life?
- Immediate gratification of desires
- The pursuit of happiness as a primary goal
- The practice of virtue (correct)
- Emotional detachment and isolation
Which of the following is NOT one of the four virtues associated with stoicism?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four virtues associated with stoicism?
- Compassion (correct)
- Wisdom
- Justice
- Courage
Glen Paul Hammond's definition of stoicism includes which of the following concepts?
Glen Paul Hammond's definition of stoicism includes which of the following concepts?
- Rejecting all emotions
- Seeker of pleasure and comfort
- Cultivating inner strength (correct)
- Apathy towards life's challenges
In what way does stoicism encourage individuals to address life's difficulties?
In what way does stoicism encourage individuals to address life's difficulties?
How is the modern interpretation of stoicism often mischaracterized?
How is the modern interpretation of stoicism often mischaracterized?
What does the term 'mental' refer to in the context of a concept?
What does the term 'mental' refer to in the context of a concept?
Which of the following is essential for establishing a genre in literature?
Which of the following is essential for establishing a genre in literature?
What is a primary function of repetition in literary works?
What is a primary function of repetition in literary works?
In 'Ode on Melancholy', what concept does Keats suggest about joy and sorrow?
In 'Ode on Melancholy', what concept does Keats suggest about joy and sorrow?
Which word does not relate to Keats's theme of melancholy?
Which word does not relate to Keats's theme of melancholy?
How does the author use physical descriptors in characterization?
How does the author use physical descriptors in characterization?
What literary device is used when an author constructs a narrative to teach a moral lesson?
What literary device is used when an author constructs a narrative to teach a moral lesson?
What does 'Wolf's-bane' symbolize in Keats's work?
What does 'Wolf's-bane' symbolize in Keats's work?
Which essential characteristic is NOT associated with effective characterization?
Which essential characteristic is NOT associated with effective characterization?
What role does context play in analyzing the use of repetition in a literary work?
What role does context play in analyzing the use of repetition in a literary work?
How can juxtaposition be used effectively in literature?
How can juxtaposition be used effectively in literature?
What is the significance of characters being simple representative types in allegory?
What is the significance of characters being simple representative types in allegory?
What element is not typically included in the characterization process?
What element is not typically included in the characterization process?
In literature, what may the use of a 'Temple of Delight' metaphorically represent?
In literature, what may the use of a 'Temple of Delight' metaphorically represent?
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Study Notes
Stoicism
- Stoicism is the belief that virtue is enough to achieve a well-lived life.
- There are four virtues: wisdom, courage, temperance or moderation, and justice.
- Glen Paul Hammond defines stoicism as a philosophy that emphasizes resilience, rational thinking, and emotional control.
- Hammond describes stoicism as a way to cultivate inner strength and composure, focusing on what can be controlled and accepting what cannot.
- Stoicism is not about emotional suppression or apathy.
Conceptual Reading and Writing
- A concept is a mental image or a generalized idea formed by combining elements of a class.
- Metacognition is the understanding of one's own thought processes.
- A concept is made up of three parts: mental, units, and definition.
- The mental part refers to a "file folder" in the mind where knowledge is organized.
- Units are the items that have been isolated due to shared characteristics.
- Definition is a word that symbolizes the concept it represents.
The Literary Detective
- Chapter One of a novel introduces the characters.
- Essential Characteristics are key words like adjectives, adverbs, and nouns that help distinguish a character.
- Devices are specific techniques that convey deeper meaning beyond the literal text.
- Genre is a category of literature characterized by specific form, style, or subject matter.
- Allegory teaches abstract truths or moral principles through fictional characters.
- Satire criticizes vice or folly through ridicule and contempt using humor to teach a serious lesson.
Repetition in Literature
- Repetition of words is a noticeable clue.
- Repetition of scenes is an indication of a potential clue.
- Repetition of concepts points to important information that the reader should not miss.
Characterization
- Characterization is recreating the complexities of human beings in fictional characters.
- Understanding the characters helps understand the story.
- Focus areas of characterization include: social status, beliefs, thoughts, experiences, occupation, dialect, age, gender, educational background, and cultural background.
Ode on Melancholy by John Keats
- The main theme is the complex relationship between joy and sorrow.
- Keats suggests that true beauty and happiness are transient and intertwined with melancholy.
- He encourages embracing sorrow as a natural counterpart to joy.
- Lethe symbolizes escapism or numbness.
- Wolf's-bane represents a destructive response to melancholy.
- The "Ruby Grape of Proserpine" refers to the allure of numbing pain with intoxicating experiences.
- Yew-berries symbolize death or mourning.
- Psyche represents the soul and Keats warns against letting creatures associated with death symbolize its sadness.
- Melancholy is a deep, pensive sadness or sorrow.
- Sovran (sovereign) emphasizes melancholy's powerful presence.
- Temple of Delight represents moments of happiness or pleasure.
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