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Pre-Romantics
Notes for the Pre-Romantics
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Literature
11th Grade
01/20/2014

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What was the common saying of the Pre-Romantics Era?
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Carpe Diem, queam minimum credula postero.

(Seize the day and place no trust in tomorrow)

Term
What was Horace quoted for?
Definition
"Enjoy the present moment and don't depend on there being a tomorrow"
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What did the Book of Isiah say?
Definition
"Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we shall die."
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What are the possible great things based on this philosophy?
Definition
Instead of being bashful and shy, you would ask your love on a date.
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What are the possible bad things based on this philosophy?
Definition
Do something rash and stupid.
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Who does James creat tension between?
Definition

Parliament and Monarchy.

Catholics and Protestants.

Term
What was the "Gunpowder Plot", and who was the head of the plan?
Definition

The Catholics had anger toward King James and they tried to blow up Parliament. 

Guy Fawkes was the head of the plot.

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What happens when Charles I takes the thrown?
Definition

The rise of the Puritans.

The rise of the Loyalists (Cavaliers)

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Who were the Loyalists?
Definition
As the know as the Cavaliers. They enjoyed wigs and horses. They had a distinct look to them.
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What are the charactoristics of a Cavalier poet?
Definition
Honor, bravery, true love, stoic resolve, passing of time, and living for the moment.
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What happened because of free-thinking philosophy?
Definition
It led to wild behavior among the group of the Loyalists.
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What schools where formed during this time?
Definition
The School of Donne and Sons of Ben.
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Who were some famous Authors during the Pre-Romantics?
Definition
Herrick, Marvell, Ben Johnson (Sons of Ben), and Donne (School of Donne).
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