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.
Monday, December 12, 2011
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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 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.
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