The Dark Romantics or The Gothic Romantics Early

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The Dark Romantics or The Gothic Romantics Early 19 th century (US)

The Dark Romantics or The Gothic Romantics Early 19 th century (US)

Remember how the Romantics stressed the importance of the individual? Well… what happens if

Remember how the Romantics stressed the importance of the individual? Well… what happens if that individual is evil or craaaaaaaazy? That’s where the Dark Romantics come in…

Comparing Literature Ages Remember…. ■ Each successive age is a reaction to the previous

Comparing Literature Ages Remember…. ■ Each successive age is a reaction to the previous one. ■ Each previous age fails to see the achievement of the successive age. ■ The Dark Romantics were responding to the Transcendentalists’ extreme optimism

Who are the Dark Romantics? ■ ■ ■ A group of writers who explored

Who are the Dark Romantics? ■ ■ ■ A group of writers who explored the dark side of human nature Explored the potential for evil, including the psychological effects of guilt, sin, and madness The Dark Romantic’s view countered the optimism of the Transcendentalist writers of the time.

Comparing Literature Ages Puritanism Age of Reason Faith Reason Authority Skeptics Theology Science Predestined

Comparing Literature Ages Puritanism Age of Reason Faith Reason Authority Skeptics Theology Science Predestined Humanity Self-made Humanity

The Romantic response to The Age of Reason and Industrialization… ■ ■ Over-crowding Urbanization

The Romantic response to The Age of Reason and Industrialization… ■ ■ Over-crowding Urbanization Factory life/work Poverty How do you think the Romantics would respond to these issues in their stories?

Comparing Literature Ages Puritanism Age of Reason Romanticism Faith Reason Extreme Emotions, Insanity Authority

Comparing Literature Ages Puritanism Age of Reason Romanticism Faith Reason Extreme Emotions, Insanity Authority Skepticism Mystery, Suspense Theology Science Supernatural, Occult Legends, Dreams, Wild Nature Predestined Humanity Self-made Humanity Fate, Curses, Omens

Elements of Dark Romanticism ■ ■ Drafty, old, family houses/castles Mystery and suspense, finding

Elements of Dark Romanticism ■ ■ Drafty, old, family houses/castles Mystery and suspense, finding dark secrets Supernatural: ghosts, curses, monsters, etc. Grisly death and macabre murder ■ ■ ■ Omens, curses, dreams, legends Extreme emotions of grief, passion, love Instances of madness and insanity References wild, dangerous nature Mood: creepy, doom and gloom, terror

Remember the American Romantic Hero? ■ ■ ■ Young (or young at heart) Innocent

Remember the American Romantic Hero? ■ ■ ■ Young (or young at heart) Innocent and pure Knowledge and understanding of people and life Love nature On a quest for higher truth

Dark Romantic Heroes ■ ■ ■ Conflicted Loner Misunderstood by society Spiritual Talented or

Dark Romantic Heroes ■ ■ ■ Conflicted Loner Misunderstood by society Spiritual Talented or gifted in some way Inspired by creativity and imagination rather than society norms

Modern Dark/Gothic Romanticism 1. Think of a modern movie or film that has Gothic/Dark

Modern Dark/Gothic Romanticism 1. Think of a modern movie or film that has Gothic/Dark Romance traits. Write it down in your notes. 2. Asking the people around you, get three modern Dark/Gothic Romance titles from three different people. Write them down in your notes. Others will ask you for your title.

Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker

Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley

Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne

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