what are the Literary Eras (each era should have its own slide(s))
Time Period
Key Authors and Texts
Major Themes or Characteristics
What historical events influenced or led to this literary era?
What differences do you notice between this era and the previous one?
Note: The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail and The Great Gatsby should be included with the appropriate era, not listed on their own.
Reflection
Which era did you enjoy the most and why?
for, The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail
The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail Era:
Time Period: 1840s-1850s
Key Authors and Texts: Henry David Thoreau (The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail)
Major Themes or Characteristics: Transcendentalism, civil disobedience, the individual's role in society, nature, simplicity, philosophical exploration
What historical events influenced or led to this literary era? The era was influenced by the Industrial Revolution, the rise of individualism, and the social and political tensions of the time, including the fight against slavery and the women's rights movement.
What differences do you notice between this era and the previous one? This era was characterized by a focus on the individual's relationship with society and nature, whereas the previous era (Romanticism) emphasized emotions, imagination, and the supernatural.
Reflection: I enjoyed this era because of its emphasis on nature, simplicity, and the exploration of philosophical ideas. Thoreau's reflections on civil disobedience and the individual's responsibility to challenge unjust laws were particularly thought-provoking.