Romanticism Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog This

Romanticism – Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog This painting is by the German Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich. What characteristics of the Romantic movement does this portray?

Romanticism was an artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe toward the end of the 18 th century and in most areas was at its peak in the approximate period from 1800 to 1840. Partly a reaction to the Industrial Revolution, it was also a revolt against aristocratic social and political norms of the Age of Enlightenment and a reaction against the scientific rationalisation of nature. The movement validated strong emotion placing new emphasis on such emotions as apprehension, horror and terror, and awe—especially that which is experienced in confronting the sublimity of untamed nature.

Chapters 1 -4 1) Family, parenting and childhood – ensure you comment on the significance of the ‘silken cord’. Nick, Amelia, Jessie, Richard, Alistair 2) Women – look at the language used to describe Caroline and Elizabeth. Gerard, Ned, Conor, Louis, Maisie 3) Light and fire and the quest for knowledge – references and symbolism. Sonia, Deji, Clara, Toby 4) Science – focus particularly on the description of Frankenstein’s ‘laboratory’ at the end of chapter 4. Tom, Monica, Max, Katharine In your groups: - Focus on your key theme - Find key quotations to explore - Use the worksheet to guide you - Create a revision poster to be photocopied for the whole class - Get ready to teach others in the class Extension: Make links to the Romantic movement – where can you see evidence of this?

Homework • Produce revision worksheets on The Sublime and the Romantic Movement • 2 sides of A 4 on each. Word processed. • • • What are they? How do they relate to ‘Frankenstein’ Key characteristics One key image that can exemplify idea/movement 5 key quotes for each from Volume 1