These views were formed in retaliation the the Enlightenment Era and defined the characteristics of Romanticism. Romantic artists and writers sought to portray nature differently than the reason-thinkers of the Enlightenment. Romantics were drawn to the mysterious and rebelliousness of nature. In John Constable’s Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows (Document B) he portrays the appeal of Romantic art. He depicts a medieval church and the power of nature and allows them to work together; to coincide.
What were the Social and Political Effects of Industrialisation in Europe? The industrial revolution was an evolving process that led a society from an economy based on feudalism to another that was centred on large-scale productions, factories and machines: technology. This concept was used in Britain from the late 18th century up to the First World War where that enormous transition slowed down, because industrialisation has continued up till nowadays. The French Revolution caused many political and social changes, as new ideologies appeared next to a strong sense of equality and a demand for more liberty. Anyway it was the Industrial Revolution the one to achieve a complete transformation in people's lives.
Humanities 104 Mid-Term Essay By Andrew Hart I believe the Industrial Revolution, which took place in 1760 – 1830, was the most influential event as well as milestone to how our businesses, corporations, companies, markets, and basically everything operate today. The Industrial Revolution was a time of great change for the world. Manuel labor was replaced with machines, animal and human power were replaced with new sources of energy such as water and steam, the introduction of new and large amounts of raw materials (iron and coal), and the development of new transportation methods all paved the way toward a new age. The Industrial Revolution introduced machines to textile manufacturing, iron, printing, papermaking, and engineering industries. The iron and textile industries, along with the development of the steam engine (James Watt in 1763), played central roles in the Industrial Revolution, which also saw improved systems of transportation, communication and banking.
Both Shelley’s novel and Scott’s feature film are examples of texts that transcend the age they are created in – they serve as warnings to humanity about the dangers of scientific alteration of the natural cycle Shelley’s Frankenstein was composed during an era of rampant social and scientific change; although this change was not necessarily progress. Shelley’s novel examines the moral responsibility of the scientist, and offers the consequences of annihilation of nature. During the 19th Century, the environment stopped being a source of beauty and inspiration and largely became another commodity; a casualty of the Industrial Revolution. Shelley continues the Romantic theme of emphasis on nature with her repeated
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus and Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner are clearly shaped by their contexts, yet both express the same concerns that resonate with today’s society. Both texts question the roles of humanity and challenge science and religion to reflect disruption due to the irresponsibility of man. Written in the early 19th century, Frankenstein was a revolutionary text. It was a work that was regarded as one of the great gothic novels of all time. Frankenstein was produced in a time when there was a belief that science and technology would change the world, but there were grave questions about the socio-economic impact of industrialisation.
Faith itself is perhaps the largest part of this ideal. Civilization inherently looks down upon Nature and Magic, considering them things of the past that pale in comparison to their enlightenment. Christianity is notorious for its hatred of “nature religions.” The Medieval attitude regarding Nature (as a force) was that it must be controlled. The most blatant example of red symbolizing Civilization can be seen when the narrator describes Sir Gawain’s shield . “His marvelous shield of scarlet!
Texts reflect the social, economic and historical contexts of which the author compose their work in. Both Mary Shelley’s 19th century gothic novel “Frankenstein” and the science fiction film “Blade Runner” directed by Ridley Scott propose similar concepts even though their work were compose during different era. As a Romanticist, Shelley put down the idea of man playing ‘God’, Scott’s responds to Shelley warning is also condemn man’s thoughtless ambition. However the context of greed and mass industrialisation shifts the criticism onto the pursuit of commercial dominance. Both texts have used many language techniques and features to describe similar dystopian visions result from man’s abandonment of nature.
Fazeel Sarmad 12/18/11 AP World DBQ Nineteenth century Europe was a time of dramatic change that was named the Industrial Revolution. The impact of the Industrial Revolution was positive for some and for many others it was a time of great difficulty because of the side effects that come with any great and change. To combat those negative effects demands for reforms and protection of workers arose. Governments and unions began to pressure factories to take action that would give certain rights to the people. Other individuals advocated that the government overthrow the current capitalist system because of its inherit evils.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, a female composer in a patriarchal society that is hi ghly religious and traditional, wrote reluctantly about her love for Robert Barrett Browning throughout her poems. Sonnet XIII specifically reflects on parochial Victorian age values and shows how Barrett Browning does not conform to female expectations as she wrote spontaneously about her obsession with love. Similarly, F. Scott Fitzgerald reveals the consequences of obsession with love and the impact of non-conformity in social and historical contexts through the characterisation of Gatsby, who refuses to conform to expectations of immorality and develops an obsession with this. Thus, the issue of different context and forms is significantly ineffective as the consequences of obsession relatively have the same effect even if the influence was different. Barrett Browning presents positive consequences of obsession as her sonnets, whilst being heavily influenced by religion and spirituality, also
Rohan Vinaik January 21st, 2011 AP European History Manchester DBQ During the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries in Britain, many changes, both social and economic, occurred. A direct result of these changes was the rapid urbanization of the British countryside, causing intense population growth in previously lightly populated areas. A clear, textbook example of this rapid urbanization is Manchester. From the years 1750 to 1851, the population of Manchester rose from 18,000 to over 300,000. As this rapid population shift continued to intensify throughout the early 19th century, social problems began to manifest themselves upon the working class of these ‘new’ cities.