The main characteristics of the Romantic Period are a love of nature, emphasis on communicating personal experience and emotions, turning away from science and reason (including Greek mythology instead), and belief in the value of the common people. Where in the readings from Unit 1 do we see these ideals highlighted? (Unit 1 begins on a page on Pg 612)

Read the passage: canines may not be the deepest thinkers in the world. but perhaps that's for the best. the life of a dog—sitting alone all day, waiting for everyone to come home—can be pretty boring. super-smart animals would probably get totally stressed out, says university of pennsylvania researcher james serpell. look at it this way: if dogs were any smarter, they probably wouldn't choose to hang around with us. which best describes the tone of the passage?

Describe the term romanticism. how is it evident in the poems of the era? be sure to include information related to poems from at least two authors. support your response with evidence related to form, sound, structure, and other poetic elements.

Compare how this myth is portrayed in the painting and in the text. is the mood similar or different? how do the painter and the author create these moods