ENGL 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Picturesque, Gentrification, Tsar
12 Feb 2018
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Writing ironically, satire, mocking= positive side hidden . Saying that gossip is a goddess in nyc. Cites people who make career of gossip- but shouldn"t take what he says seriously since he"s taking part in gossip. Questions progress, if it is really improvement. Gentrification comes with loses- progress isn"t everything. Admires romantic poets- wanted natural world to stay undisturbed and disliked industrialization. Upset with saloons closing on sundays because it honors christianity. Against constitution since it grants freedom of religion and other religions have sabbath on different days- they deserve to be honored too. Should not just take christian customs into consideration. Likes to write long & complex sentences (long flowing)- mirrors classical literature. Humanity no big deal, horses just as big of a deal. Sublime- heavenly, graceful, inspirational, activating aspirations towards things greater than self. Picturesque- opposite of sublime, ordinary, daily life, regular people. Uses historical instances- people tried to plan to blow up house of parliament in.
