Question 2
Literary HistoryWhich of the following is a major characteristic of the Romantic literary movement?
- A.Emphasis on reason, order and classical rules
- B.Celebration of emotion, nature and individualism
- C.Objective and scientific depiction of society
- D.Fragmented narratives and themes of alienation
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Celebration of emotion, nature and individualism)
Explanation
Romantic writers such as Wordsworth and Keats valued feeling, nature and the individual, reacting against the age of reason.