The Romantic Period1798-1832

The Quest for Truth and Beauty

Important Events in this time Period

Started with the French RevolutionThe American Revolution (changed

America and England).A turbulent and revolutionary timePolitical, economic and social change

swept across Europe.The Industrial Revolution

Key Writer’s of the Time Period

William BlakeWilliam WordsworthSamuel Taylor ColeridgePercy ByssheJohn KeatsGeorge GordonLord Byron

What does Romantic Mean?

Romantic- writing that explored more psychological and mysterious parts of human nature.

Fascination with youth and innocence.Associated with idealism. That things

can be better, fairer and healthier.Ability to adapt to change.

Key Vocabulary

Laissez Faire- “let people do as they please”. The rich grew richer and the poor grew poorer. It had social and economical impact.

Gothic-stories were set in medieval castles. Stories written to make the reader’s blood run cold.

“Jade Flower Palace” and “Night Thoughts Afloat”. By Tu Fu

Literary TermsMoodToneSetting

Mood

-The overall feeling of the story.

It can be cheerful, gloomy, defiant….

-mood is what YOU feel about the work

-Author’s create mood by using certain words and descriptions (think of music).

-Tu Fu is unique in that he creates shifting moods within one poem.

Tone

tone is what the author or narrator thinks and feels about a piece.

An author’s tone can be revealed through choice of words and details.

Setting

Where the poem/story takes place.

About the Author

Tu Fu (712-770)He was born an aristocrat.At age 24, he took a test to become an

advisor for the emperor but failed the writing exams in prose and poetry. (What form of irony is this?).

He lived a uneventful life moving in and out of various government positions.

About the Author (cont.)

He passed the writing tests much later in life but the failure stayed with him.

Lead a life of comfort until the rebellion that ended the emperor's rule.

After the rebellion, Tu Fu lived a life of hardship and poor health.

He wandered through life looking for work. He died in 770 on a houseboat.

The Impact of Tu Fu

He was sensitive to people’s suffering.He was the first Chinese poet of his time

to write about social concerns.His style of writing has influenced

Chinese poets.He is considered the poet’s poet.

Mood Activity

Listen to the song.

In your journal, list five words that you can use to describe the song (energetic, peaceful, etc.).

In 3-5 sentences, describe how the song made you feel. That is the “mood” of the song.

Tone Activity

Listen to the song.Pay attention to instruments and how

they are used to evoke tone.What words come to mind when you

hear the sounds?How do you think the musician feels

throughout the song?

Tone Activity Continued

Review your word chart with your partner. Using your lyric sheet, pick 3 tone words that describe

the musicians attitude and feelings. In your journal, use a word from the word chart to

describe the song’s tone. Write 3-5 sentences describing the song’s tone.

Example: The song’s tone is peaceful. The musician uses a slow tempo throughout the song. This shows that he is not in a rush, anxious or angry. He also plays instruments like the piano, flute and harp. These instruments create a peaceful tone.

Tone and Mood Quiz

Tone is the _________’s attitude and thoughts.

Mood is how ______ feel. Tone has 3 types of words. They are

____,____and _____. On the mood man, why was tone placed on his

head and mood placed on his heart? Why did Mrs. McCown use “Bro Hymn Tribute”

as an example for tone and mood?