ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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TRANSCENDENTALISM LITERATURE

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So where’s the romance? American Romanticism and Transcendentalism are not about romance, per se, but they do have something to do with love-the love of truth, the love of beauty, and the love of nature. Like romantic love, Romanticism is characterized by optimism, idealism, and intuition. Romanticism and Transcendentalism, however, direct all of this love and optimism not toward another person, but toward the natural world and the divine within ourselves. The ideals of “big R” Romanticism, as well as Transcendentalism, are woven into the fabric of the American psyche. We can see their effects in movies about people who retreat to nature to become closer to themselves or reassess their life’s purpose. We see these themes played out in stories about rugged individualists.What is the central idea of the above passage?
A
Romanticism is the singular most influential social and philosophical movement in the United States.
B
Romanticism has lost significance and relevance in our increasingly technology-based world.
C
The principles and values of Romanticism are still present in modern America and everyday life.
D
In recent years, Romantic ideas and beliefs have widely replaced traditional religious practices.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Transcendentalists valued individualism and self-reliance Transcendentalism, which lasted from about 1830 to 1860, was a vital part of the Romantic movement. Ralph Waldo Emerson was its putative leader. Henry David Thoreau and Margaret Fuller were among the principals of the movement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Romanticism exemplifies the importance of emotions and freedom over intellectual growth. They believe that everyone should follow what they’re feeling. Transcendentalism draws inspiration from the beyond or external to the human perspective even beyond reasoning and normal traditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Industrialism discouraged people from organized religion and faith, while Romanticism and Transcendentalism prioritized spirituality. Romanticism and Transcendentalism highly valued the power of nature and industrialism was a threat to the natural world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Estranged from traditional religious beliefs, the romantics looked upon nature as the dwelling place of God. God and the natural universe were considered to be one and the same. They perceived nature as a metaphor for the sublime power and mystery of forces that inspire solace and self-discovery.

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