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  • Which novel by Mary Shelley mixes Gothic and Romantic elements?
    Frankenstein.
  • In Ode to the West Wind, what does the wind symbolize for Shelley?
    Power, change, and renewal.
  • Which historical event inspired many Romantic writers
    The French Revolution of 1789.
  • When did the Romantic movement in English literature begin?
    Around the late 18th century, with the publication of Lyrical Ballads in 1798.
  • What does Byron ask the musician to do in My Soul is Dark?
    To play the harp to ease his sorrow.
  • What did the Romantics value more: reason or emotion?
    They valued emotion, imagination, and individuality.
  • Who wrote the poem My Soul is Dark?
    Lord Byron.
  • What is the main feeling expressed in My Soul is Dark?
    Deep sadness and grief.
  • Who is called a “Byronic hero”?
    : A proud, passionate, and lonely character, often based on Byron himself
  • What is one main feature of Romantic literature?
    Love of nature and strong personal emotion.
  • Who is the founder of the historical novel?
    Sir Walter Scott.
  • Which Romantic poet is known for radical ideas and idealism?
    Percy Bysshe Shelley.
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