Victorian Era HIstory

Queen Victoria birth and death

1819-1901

Queen Victoria reign

1837-1901

what was the significance of this era

 it caused queen Victoria to go into a mourning period which lasted her the rest of her life.

What was the main change point on how the queen viewed the Victorian era?

It was her husband’s death that Changed her perspective

Two Nations

two distinct countries or sovereign states, often highlighting their differences or relationships in terms of politics, culture, or economics.

Roles of women, and how they changed:

During the Victorian era, women were primarily viewed as caretakers and moral guardians of the home, embodying the ideals of femininity, modesty, and domesticity, but this perception began to shift over time due to social changes, the suffrage movement, and increased participation in public life, leading to a gradual redefinition of women's roles and rights by the end of the era.

Serials

works published in installments, often in magazines or newspapers, allowing authors to engage readers over time and build anticipation for the next part of the story

Barrett Browning

primarily focused on themes of love, social justice, and the struggles of women in her writing, using her poetry to advocate for personal and political change

Lewis Carroll

themes of imagination, the absurdity of logic, and the exploration of identity and childhood in his writing, using whimsical narratives and playful language to challenge conventional thinking and societal norms

Lord Tennyson

 themes of nature, love, loss, and the passage of time in his poetry, often exploring the tension between personal emotion and broader societal issues, as well as the influence of mythology and history on contemporary life. .