1. Romanticism
Then and Now

2. How does Literature affect civilization?
What aspects of Romanticism (light and/or dark) do you see as having had an affect on our society? (for good or bad)- cite concepts explored by authors along with historical events. Defend how they are linked.
Think personally- think “Self-Relience” ideas and “Nature” and “Walden”
Think social structures and programs
Think approaches to education
Think about war
Think with a global perspective

3. 21st century romantics…
What aspects of the Romantic worldview are useful today? Why?
If “none” why are they not?

4. Civil Disobedience?
What role should idealism play in politics?
Is optimism about progress a form of self-delusion?
Now, lets go back to that discussion about disagreements and dissent…what would romantic era writers say about this and would you agree or disagree ;)
Does dissent (protesting) work?
If so, what forms of protesting seem to work best?
If not, why?