18 Nov Choose ONE of the characteristics of Romanticism as your primary focus
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Essay 1 Topic
Choose ONE of the characteristics of Romanticism as your primary focus. Secondary areas of focus should only be used as they directly relate to the primary focus.
love (idealized love, tragic love, hopeless love)
death
the supernatural, fantastic, and exotic
nature
nationalism
folklore
and then select one example from each of the disciplines (art, literature AND music) that expresses this characteristic. Explore how each example expresses your chosen characteristic using specific examples taken from the work itself using quotations from the sources below and in-text parenthetical references to support your position.
Your response should be 500-750 words. Be sure to support your response with specific examples taken from your textbook, the Listening Guides, and the Module 1: Romanticism interactive guide. YOU MUST USE AT LEAST TWO OF THE PROVIDED RESOURCES. Unsupported answers will receive little or no credit, and vague answers will be graded down.
Listening Guides
BeethovenPianoSonataPathetique.pdf Download BeethovenPianoSonataPathetique.pdf
BeethovenSymphonyFifth.pdf Download BeethovenSymphonyFifth.pdf
BerliozProgramSymphonySymphonieFantastique.pdf Download BerliozProgramSymphonySymphonieFantastique.pdf
BrahmsRequiemGermanRequiem.pdf Download BrahmsRequiemGermanRequiem.pdf
ChopinSoloPianoPolonaise.pdf Download ChopinSoloPianoPolonaise.pdf
SchubertLiedErlking.pdf Download SchubertLiedErlking.pdf
SmetanaSymphonicPoemMoldau.pdf Download SmetanaSymphonicPoemMoldau.pdf
VerdiOperaRigoletto.pdf Download VerdiOperaRigoletto.pdf
WagnerMusicDramaWalkure.pdf Download WagnerMusicDramaWalkure.pdf
Document quotations and paraphrases (MLA format), and include a Works Cited page. DO NOT USE OUTSIDE SOURCES OTHER THAN THOSE PROVIDED ON BLACKBOARD. Follow standard essay format (thesis, supporting paragraphs—one for each discipline—and conclusion) to make it easier. Please feel free to ask questions via email, or schedule a telephone, Skype or in-person appointment to see me about your essay.
How to Cite the Textbook and Class Materials
SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY EARLY VIA CANVAS DRAFT ASSIGNMENT BY DUE DATE FOR DRAFT FOR DETAILED FEEDBACK.
