Contemporary Connections – Literary Analysis

Transcendentalists or Dark Romantics?How well do you remember the traits and characteristics of the Transcendentalists and Dark Romantics? Before you start exploring modern literature for the characteristics of Romanticism, it is a good idea to refresh your memory on the unique characteristics of each writing movement so that you will more easily be able to identify those same characteristics that appear in modern literature. In this non-graded activity, read each statement and decide whether it describes the Transcendentalists or the Dark Romantics, then select the appropriate answer. Click on the player button to get started.