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HUM 112 Quiz two 1. Why does the vase in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" fascinate John Keats? The eternal beauty of its art 2. Why did Frederick Douglass eventually break away from the Anti-Slavery Society? Concern that their doctrine would dissolve the Union 3. Why did the philosophes alienate themselves from the Church? Intolerant of hierarchy and ritual 4. Why does Fragonard paint the young lady in The Swing as losing a shoe? To symbolize virginity loss 5. Why do many of Fra

How have your set text and two chosen texts represented different perceptions of belonging or not belonging? Obtaining a sense of belonging is an intrinsic desire inextricably linked to our human nature. However, the inherent yearning to identify with a society, personality or context; can ironically lead to the compromising of one’s values that in turn hinges our sense of belonging. Such paradoxical interplay between a sense of connection and a loss of self is evident in Emily Dickinson’s poems

Imagery is a primary literary technique a poet uses to capture the readers or listeners senses. We gain comprehension of the world through the use of our sense. Therefore, how the reader perceives a poem is always the most important aspect every poet considers whilst writhing. The images of a poem have the ability to appeal of each of our senses, taste, smell, touch, hearing and sight can all be heightened by certain aspects of poetry. The imagery of a poem has the ability to transport us into a

Romanticism was a period time 1750 to 1870 in Europe, Latin America and The United States. Romantic Movement didn’t reach to France until the 1820’s. Romanticism main spirit was against of rule, law and formulas that classicism the different characterized of general in 18th century. Imagination, Subjectivity of approach, freedom, Expression and the idealization of nature will be focused in movement of Romantic Literature. In this period industrial revolution with the social and political norms form

Major Movements in poetry Throughout history, poetry has evolved and changed according to the message that poets are interested in conveying to their audiences. From the oral tradition of storytelling to the politically influenced poetry designed as medium for change, poetry has made a notable impact through the ages on societies and communities. Learning about the different movements in poetry can help you appreciate the differences in time periods and give you insight into how different events

Similarly, The Fall of Hyperion stressed the immaturity of the stage of dreamers and activists. Keats's hero, Apollo realized the pain of the fallen Titans which encouraged the feelings and sentiments of the readers. In both Ode to Psyche and Ode on a Grecian Urn, the monuments and standing objects become opportunities for generating sensation and healing. And in Isabella and Lamia, Keats represented the mercantile society. There was the brothers' greed and the heroine's obsession over the basil pot in Isabella

to fear. A common fear is dying before we can achieve our full potential and Keats finds a way to put it into words. He takes his own fears of not having enough time and puts them into this poem. Conversely, in another of Keats’ poems “Ode on a Grecian Urn”, he describes a piece of art that is spoken of in admiration. Keats believes that art as beautiful as this or any art for that matter is forever. This artistic expression transcends death itself. “When old age shall this generation waste, Thou

hemorrhage of his lungs but recovered. It was during this time period, near the end of his life, that Keats created some of his best poetry which put him among the great English poets. He wrote, "Ode to Psyche," "Ode to Melancholy," "Ode on a Grecian Urn," "Ode on Indolence," "The Eve of St. Agnes," "Lamia," and what is considered by many to be his most perfect poem, "To Autumn" (Nylander). By 1820, Keats moved in with his friend, Leigh Hunt, after suffering a hemorrhage. On the advice of his

One Must Imagine Keats Happy Keats is obsessed with beauty in his poetry. Keats always creates a a beautiful object out of some mundane and poor existence. Most notably, in “Isabella, or Pot of Basil”, Isabella buries the head of her lost lover, Lorenzo, inside a pot of basil. Keats approaches beauty in a way fundamentally different from Lake Poets such as Wordsworth and Coleridge. For Wordsworth, his poems “will be found to carry with them a purpose” (Norton, 295). Therefore, in Wordsworth’s pomes

Today we call the English romantic period the time which took place between the metaphysical poets and the Victorian age. This period was born because it was hard for the laypeople to understand the great messages the metaphysical poets wrote down. We also should not forget this is the age of the Great French Revolution. A famous distinctive mark of romantic poems is the presence of nature. This is also the case with the poem written by Percy Bysshe Shelley called Ode to the West Wind. Before I