English 3 H Romanticism Unit SG

Individualism

Focuses on the importance and value of the individual. This emphasizes personal freedom, self-expression, and inner experience over societal expectations. Writers and artists often portrayed heroes or outcasts who followed their own paths.

Imagination

Seen as the supreme faculty of the mind—more powerful than reason. It encourages creativity, innovation, and artistic expression. Allows people to see beyond reality and create beauty or truth through art. 

Intuition

Trusts gut feelings and instincts over logic or analysis. Belief that truth can be felt rather than proven. Encourages emotional depth, passion, and spontaneous inspiration. Often connected with spiritual insight and personal revelation.

Nature

Viewed as a source of beauty, inspiration, and truth. Represents purity and harmony, in contrast to corrupt society or industrial life. Nature reflects human emotion — often described as alive and spiritually powerful. Promotes a deep emotional and moral connection between humans and the natural world.

Social Progress

Advocates for change, freedom, and equality. Critiques injustice, oppression, and materialism of modern society. Belief in the potential for human improvement and moral growth. Romantic writers often supported revolutionary ideals and reform movements.