Transcendentalism - Introduction

Henry David Thoreau, a famous transcendentalist once wrote, "Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each."

1. Based on this quote, what do you think are the principles of Transcendentalism?
2. Look up and record the definition of transcend. What do you think the Transcendentalist movement focuses on based on this definition? Explain your reasoning.

Remember, your response must be 5-7 grammatically correct sentences to receive full credit.

Quote Response

Comment on the following quote:

"The poetry of the earth is never dead." ~John Keats

What does Keats mean by this? How is this representative of Romantic literature? Do you agree or disagree? Your response must be 5-7 grammatically correct sentences to receive full credit.

The Crucible - Anticipation Guide Reflection

Reflect upon one statement from the anticipation guide given to you at the beginning of the play. Has your opinion changed or remained the same? How did the play influence your thinking? Explain your reasoning.

Remember, your response must be at least 5-7 grammatically correct sentences to receive full credit.

Peace and Nonviolence

Read the following quote and then answer the questions that follow in your post. Remember, your response must be at least 5-7 grammatically correct sentences to receive full credit.

“We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of freedom.” –Dwight D.
Eisenhower

1.) What does Eisenhower mean by this statement?
2.) Do you agree with him?
3.) What is your definition of peace?

Act II - The Crucible

What is your opinion of the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor? Do they love one another? Identify evidence from the stage directions that support your response. Please include a direct quote in your response.

Remember, your response must be at least 5-7 grammatically sentences to receive full credit.

Respected Character

Which character in The Crucible do you respect the most so far? Which qualities does this character possess that makes you respect him or her? Explain your reasoning in at least 5-7 grammatically correct sentences.

WebQuest Reflection

What was the most interesting fact that you learned from the WebQuest assignment? Explain your reasoning in at least 5-7 grammatically correct sentences.

Puritan Literature

Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
"Verses Upon the Burning of Our House"
Anne Bradstreet

In silent night when rest I took,
For sorrow near I did not look,
I waken'd was with thund'ring noise
And piteous shrieks of dreadful voice.
That fearful sound of "fire" and "fire,"
Let no man know is my Desire.
I starting up, the light did spy,
And to my God my heart did cry
To straighten me in my Distress
And not to leave me succourless.
Then coming out, behold a space
The flame consume my dwelling place.
And when I could no longer look,
I blest his grace that gave and took,
That laid my goods now in the dust.
Yea, so it was, and so 'twas just.
It was his own; it was not mine.
Far be it that I should repine,
He might of all justly bereft
But yet sufficient for us left.
When by the Ruins oft I past
My sorrowing eyes aside did cast
And here and there the places spy
Where oft I sate and long did lie.
Here stood that Trunk, and there that chest,
There lay that store I counted best,
My pleasant things in ashes lie
And them behold no more shall I.
Under the roof no guest shall sit,
Nor at thy Table eat a bit.
No pleasant talk shall 'ere be told
Nor things recounted done of old.
No Candle 'ere shall shine in Thee,
Nor bridegroom's voice ere heard shall bee.
In silence ever shalt thou lie.
Adieu, Adieu, All's Vanity.
Then straight I 'gin my heart to chide:
And did thy wealth on earth abide,
Didst fix thy hope on mouldring dust,
The arm of flesh didst make thy trust?
Raise up thy thoughts above the sky
That dunghill mists away may fly.
Thou hast a house on high erect
Fram'd by that mighty Architect,
With glory richly furnished
Stands permanent, though this be fled.
It's purchased and paid for too
By him who hath enough to do.
A price so vast as is unknown,
Yet by his gift is made thine own.
There's wealth enough; I need no more.
Farewell, my pelf; farewell, my store.
The world no longer let me love;
My hope and Treasure lies above.

1. Which Puritan ideologies (beliefs) are present in this work?
2. Select one quote from the passage and explain its significance.

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