Romanticism+vs+Realism

"Ode to a Grecian Ode" Analysis
In an "Ode to a Grecian Urn", Keats explores the relationship between immortal beauty and the tumultuous reality of human experience. He juxtaposes the permanent and perfect beauty of the urn with the beautiful yet reality which encompasses both beauty and pain. Keats demonstrates that although the urn depicts scenes of harmony and happiness through its intricate carvings, the urn will never be able to compare with human experience which is rich with life, passion, and turbulence which simply adds to the overall significance of being human. In the first stanza, Keats explores the concepts of time and motion through the ode's personification of a "foster-child of silence and slow time" (line 2). Keats praises the delicate, stunning pictures on the urns which hold both sweet melodies and tales. Furthermore, he connects the urn to the deities as he describes allusions from Greek mythology on the urn. In the next stanza, Keats describes the "fair youth" and "Bold Lover" which silently reflect the concepts of love, allure, and nature (line 15 & 17). The scenes are forever etched onto the urn; they cannot change and are therefore immortal. However, Keats demonstrates that this type of immortality is just as much a gift as a curse. Although the trees may never die, they are stuck in the season of Spring. The young lady and her lover's love will remain permanent, yet "never canst thou kiss" (line 17). The scenes may never fade or be changed, but the characters in the scenes will never experience the true joy of being human. Furthermore, Keats explores isolation and loneliness through his depiction of empty villages in stanza four. A sacrifice has caused the town to be isolated, and thus, this type of silence represents loss. There is no joy or happiness in the town since it is forever silent with "not a soul to tell" (line 39). His praise of the silence depicted in the masterpiece of the urn is now characterized as desolate. In the final stanza, Keats depicts the urn as a "Cold Pastoral" which lacks the passionate and warm characteristics that humans possess (line 45). As generations pass on, the urn will continue to prevail. Keats illustrates that the urn is "a friend to man" that helps communicate how "Beauty is truth" (line 48-49). Keats praises human experience through the celebration of passion and warmth. Although humans are immortal, their immortality allows them to experience the power and after-affects of true beauty and love (even if sometimes it can be negative or upsetting). Although the urn will never undergo human experience, it is a form of relief and comfort to humans through its beautiful etchings which tell stories that reflect pieces of human experience. Furthermore, the urn demonstrates one of the most important concepts of being human: to realize that truth and beauty are the same. Through the urn's truths, humans can better experience the beauty in the world around them by cherishing the moments they have to walk the earth.

=Romantic Poem Annotations and Analysis=

"She Walks in Beauty" by Lord Byron


__"She Walks in Beauty" Analysis__ In "She Walks in Beauty", Lord Byron juxtaposes the beauty of a woman with the beauty of nature, supporting the overall theme of a Romantic focus on nature. Furthermore, he illustrates that humans become more beautiful from developing stronger connections with nature. He uses nature as a symbol of beauty to show how his love resembles the “starry skies” with “raven tresses” (lines 2 & 9). Furthermore, he compares her “tender light” to the “gaudy day” that the other women relish in (line 5-6). Byron associates his love with light imagery which connects her to a spiritual power. Her nature-like qualities make her more pure and righteous. Her purity stems from not only spiritual power but also through the sheer force of nature. However, he stresses that her outer beauty is a product of her inner beauty which is both innocent and good-hearted. Her kind character makes her appear even more beautiful, and he views her as a perfect example of how women should be or at least how he wishes a future wife to be. Furthermore, he shows that nature fosters goodness and tenderness in humankind. Similar to Wordsworth, he focuses on the Romantic principle of nature as a harmonious, spiritual, and kind force.

"The World is Too Much With Us" by William Wordsworth


__//The World is Too Much With Us// Analysis__ In "The World is Too Much With Us", Wordsworth explores the loss of wonder and reverence in humans due to humankind’s obsession with industrialization and materialism. Wordsworth lived during the Industrial Revolution and witnessed the filth and death that stemmed from it. Although it may have increased efficiency and aided the economy, humans lost their connection to nature in the process. He warns that humans “lay waste their powers” by “getting and spending” (line 2). He illustrates how people are now addicted to materialistic goods, forgetting to pay respect to any higher power or even nature itself. He warns that because humans lost their connection to nature, they also lost pieces of themselves. In line 4, Wordsworth implies that humans have sacrificed their souls by “giv[ing] our hearts away”. Furthermore, humankind has silenced nature, and in response, they are now “out of tune” (line 8). He illustrates the importance of the harmonious balance that nature creates. During the Romantic period, people stressed the importance of harmony in nature, believing that nature was a cure for all ails. He criticizes society for sacrificing their reverence to nature for cheap goods. He demonstrates that he'd rather be a Pagan attached to outdated beliefs than to share the sacrilegious and wasteful state that most people are in. He states that at least he’d have some form of connection to the Gods, such as Proteus and Triton, would would make him “less forlorn” (line 12). Furthermore, he alludes to Proteus, The Old Man of the Sea, who is associated with prophetic visions. He uses Proteus as a symbol of the sacrifices that humans are making and the impending consequences. Wordsworth shows concern over the spiritual state of humankind as he supports the idea that Romanticism often focuses on human connection to nature.

"The Tyger" by William Blake


__"The Tyger" Analysis__ In "The Tyger", William Blake juxtaposes the God of experience with his previously mentioned God of innocence as shown in //The Lamb//. Through rhetorical questions, he alludes to the Book of Job, leading his reader to ponder the truths/questions concerning both God and religion. He criticizes organized religion while posing the two drastically different versions of God against each other. His odd spelling of the word “tyger” adds to the poem's overall mood by adding tinges of fear and confusion. Furthermore, he imitates the tyger’s “fearful symmetry” by repeating the first stanza at the end of the poem (line 4). He characterizes the tyger as the God of wrath, fear, and power (similar to the one in the Old Testament). He calls upon heavenly images to associate the tyger with divinity. Furthermore, he uses “wings” to symbolize the power of the deity to construct such a marvelous creation. He eventually concludes that the ultimate creator must be similar to the tyger; both must be ferocious and powerful. Furthermore, he uses industrial imagery such as “hammer”,” chain”, “furnace”, and “anvil” to juxtapose the current Industrial Revolution in London to that of nature (lines 13-15). He also calls upon imagery of terror and fear to add to the overall power that the God of experience has. The version of God described in this poem is the opposite of the version of God described in //The Lamb// who is gentle and merciful. In addition, he symbolizes the tyger as a source of artistic inspiration which supports the Romantic principle of the power of both beauty and art. He supports the theme of the Romantic period by criticizing organized religion while supporting a personal relationship with God, and the power of one’s own spiritual connection. Furthermore, he juxtaposes the two different versions of God while referring to God as a creator of the beautiful and exquisite tyger (life), and thus art.

=Romanticism vs Realism Principles=

Romanticism VS Realism Chart
Romanticism is characterized by the power of the imagination and nature. Romantic works often focus on exotic and emotional imagery associated with nature. Romanticism focuses on hyperboles and metaphors, praising the human experience and celebrating life. This movement also romanticized suicide and war, depicting strong, valiant heroes. However, Realism became the opposite of Romanticism. Emphasis was now placed on common individuals, and authors explored the evils of mankind. During 1848, revolutions broke out across Europe, and France gave up on a monarchy. Social views changed due to the uncertainty and chaos caused by the revolutions. Realism focuses on humanity in a harsh light, and focuses on overall objectivity and details. Furthermore realism forgo emotion to focus on logic. Realism opposes romanticism on every idea since people discovered that many humans are evil and that nature can’t cure the ailments of humankind.
 * ** Romanticism ** || ** Realism ** ||
 * Focus on the imagination and emotions || Focuses on accuracy and objectivity ||
 * Valorous/enormous heroes || Common/normal people heroes ||
 * Idealistic || Logical/scientific ||
 * Emphasis on Nature, the supernatural, and the exotic || Emphasis on reality, everyday life ||
 * Importance of subjective experience || Worldly realities are true/ no absolute truth ||
 * Deep appreciation of nature || Only sensory experiences are real ||
 * Reaction against convention/power of the individual || Man is physically controlled by rules/laws ||
 * Feelings/emotions usurp the importance of knowledge || Knowledge is acquired by analysis and logic ||

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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; float: left; font-family: Roboto,arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 980px;"> Romantic art focuses on the imagination, nature, and emotions. As shown in Pandora, Redon alludes to a Greek Myth which shows reverence to the past and the revival of humanism. He focuses on her mythic beauty which is complemented by the beauty of nature around her. His painting shows richness of emotion, passion, and feeling while focusing on an important figure in mythology. On the other hand, Cezanne focuses on the reality of life in his painting, Dish of Apples. Realist artists grew tired of Romantics which often romanticized death, suicide, and pain. During 1848, a number of revolutions made many feel uncertain and uneasy. People knew that standing in a forest wouldn’t cure any of their problems. Furthermore, with the Industrial Revolution on high, people became more focused on material items and had less time for leisure. In response, the human connection to nature was diminished. Realists captivated the experience of life. Instead of dramatizing life, they focused on everyday objects and people. Due to the earlier focus of emotion and passion, realists went to the opposite extreme and focused on logic and science.