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Kyle Glaser Period 2
"Nor have I gold or things of worth, or honours, splendours of the earth. No dog could live thus any more! So I have turned to magic lore." This line shows that Faust believes that he is not worthy to live and that he thinks that all humans are dogs. This quote relates to the Romantic period because at this time people were trying to find new outlooks on life. The Romantic period also was a time to establish indivuality and idenity so if you did not have an idenity (like faust) you may even go to the devil to try and make yourself an individual
Erika Hodges per. 2
"I do not imagine I could teach what might convert and improve humanity."
This quote shows that Faust does not believe that even though he is a doctor and a master that he can teach anyone or better humanity. This quote also shows that Faust wants to do something for the world and be recognized but he sees that he can't so instead he turns to the devil to give him all the selfish urges he wants to indulge in. In the Romantic period people were all about bettering themselves and giving in to what they wanted and Faust is no acception.
"That is your world! That's called a world! And still you question why your heart is cramped and anxious in your breast?" The quote shows that Faust has things but nothing worth really living for. Something is missing in his life and things don't always go his way, which would eventually lead him to a deal with the devil. During the romantic period people wanted to find new ways of living and expression, both of which Faust hasn't accomplished yet in his life. This quote is the devil shoving his lack of inavational ways back in Faust's face to have the bet fall in his favor over God's.
Talia Cowan per 6
"True, I am more clever than all the vain creatures,The Doctors and Masters, Writers and Preachers; No doubts plague me, nor scruples as well."
This line tells of how Faust can acknowledge he is intelligent, more so than most of his colleagues. In the text around this line, Faust also shows how he doesn't think highly of himself, no matter how smart he thinks or knows he is. This is the time period where people were more concerned about themselves instead of how they were seen or viewed as.
Brendan Cox period 2
"Is it thou who, by my breath surrounded,
In all the deeps of being art confounded?"
The line I have chosen reflects what we have learned from the romantic period and Faust because it talks about confoundation of art which was a big link to the romantic times. Art was much more popular then not that its any less popular now but art was taken very seriously, like a lifestyle or culture even. When it says "by my breath surrounded" it sounds as if hes talking to someone right next to him and then he asks "in all the deeps of being art confounded."
To me, this has some great bond with the romantic time period which is why I chose this quote.
Jessica Karr p.4
"Instead of Nature's living sphere
In which God made mankind, you have alone,
In smoke and mould around you here,
Beasts' skeletons and dead men's bone."
This quote is talking about hell. It explains it as the absence of God's creations and a place filled with the dead and other unpleasant things. This reflects the romantic period because it is describing a morbid, dark place filled with smoke, not a place touched by God.
Bergen Anderson Period 2
Pater Profondus said, "As with an urge to reach above, the tree thrusts through the air impassioned, so, too, it is almighty love by which all things are nursed and fashioned." These lines are one of the main points in Faust. It shows that love is a corner stone in life and love can dictate peoples actions. The Romantic period was based on emotion rather than reason and this quote is a perfect example of acting upon emotions rather than sensible reasoning.
Tia Bailey, P.4
And now I've nearly ten years through. Pulled my students by their noses to and fro. And up and down, across, about,And see there's nothing we can know!
I think that the Romantic Period was obsessed with the world around them. Why things were, what made them be what they are and where they are. Obsessed with the want of knowledge.I believe that the passage shows how thirsty for knowledge Faust was. Even as a teacher he still had things that he needed to learn, things that he just couldn't wrap his head around that baffled him. He was teaching his students what he knew, and yet he wasn't content with himself because he didn't know everything. Some people would think him a 'wise old fool' but he doesn't. He wants to know everything! Faust was just like everyone else during that period. Trying to analyze and disect everything and anything.
Michelle Le, period 2
"I feel the courage, forth into the world to dare, The woe of the earth, the bliss of the earth to bear, With storms to battle, brave the lightning's glare, And in the shipwreck's crash not to despair!"
In this line Faust is calling the Earth Spirit. Nature, and it's powers, were a big part of the Romantic period. People were very appreciative of nature and it's beauties. So this line shows this perfectly.
Shae Hurst Period 6
"Now first I understand what he, the sage, has said: The world of spirits is not shut away; Thy sense is closed, thy heart is dead!" These lines from Faust Part I shows not only Goethe’s fascination with nature and its ability to connect the living with the divine. The Romantic Period saw a regression back to the beauty of nature and this combined with Goethe’s belief that if you try hard enough to do the right thing in life you will be rewarded in the end is embodied in this sentence. The Creative Spirit is saying to Faust that the “world of spirits” or the gods is not out of reach for the living if you believe with your heart. This again shows the feelings of the Romantic period and the shift from reason and rational thought to being guided by your heart and emotions. The Creative Spirit is embodying this ideal by saying that if you don’t listen to your heart then you will never be allowed into heaven.
Jordan Adam Per. 4
I've studied now Philosophy / And Jurisprudence, Medicine, / And even, alas! Theology / All through and through with ardour keen! / Here now I stand, poor fool, and see / I'm just as wise as formerly.
Here, Faust is lamenting how his prodigious education has given him no more wisdom than he previously had before his schooling. Despite how much he has learned from academia he feels that he’s not satisfied, and “just as wise as formerly”. Faust’s feelings are a lot like the general sentiment of the Romantic period, valuing emotional satisfaction over logical. The way that Faust views his own learning is exactly how a Romanticist would see it, as if his scholarly achievement means nothing compared to satisfying his human desires. Faust’s pursuit of his personal wants is admirable if viewed like a Romanticist.
Andrew Pilgrim Period 4
"And Nature, teaching, will expand
the power of your soul, as when
one spirit to another speaks. 'Tis vain to think that arid brooding will explain the sacred symbols to your ken" This quote points out that nature's teaching can reveal more than books or simply sitting and thinking, brooding as he puts it, and that only through nature can certain aspects of your soul be revealed to you. This goes along with the Romantic period because the Romantic period emphesized the importance of nature and the power and beauty nature holds. In this quote only nature can reveal the "power of your soul".
Porter Bree Period 4
"True, I am more clever than all the vain creatures,The Doctors and Masters, Writers and Preachers;
No doubts plague me, nor scruples as well.I'm not afraid of devil or hell."
In this section, Faust seems to be gloating about how clever he is, he goes on to express that he has an even greater knowledge of that of doctors, masters and preachers he makes it seem that he possesses an greater knowledge, more bountiful than what comes from a book, or degree.
Faust goes on to say that no doubts plague him , as if to say the decisions he makes do not haunt or torment him, he implies that he has no conscience.
The last two lines are very bold he claims that not afraid of the devil or hell...a bit ironic
Megan Housekeeper
Period 6
Now I have studied philosophy,
medicine and the law,
and unfortunately, theology,
wearily sweating, yet I stand now,
poor fool, no wiser than I was before;
I am called Master, even Doctor,
and for these last ten years have led
my students by the nose--up, down,
crosswise and crooked. Now I see
that we know nothing finally.
This excerpt said by Faust is very representative of how in the romantic period they are attempting to stray from the original idea of what knowledge is. He is talking about how he has put so much time into being a knowledgeable human being, with the title of "master" or "doctor", but he only knows of things that aren't actually important in life. It seems that he feels unfulfilled by what he has become and in all his learnings and is looking for something deeper and more spiritual. Despite all his knowledge, he is still depressed and looking for something more. I think that in the romantic period art was conveyed as straying from what they teach you in institutions, a life in which Faust had lived up until that point, so he finally decides that all of what he learns does not affect his happiness or teach him anything about real life and he realizes that his is unable to teach about real life. The romantic period is about what you can learn from real life, outside of the order and organization of institutions.
Andrew Kemis Period 6
"I feel the courage, forth into the world to dare;
The woe of earth, the bliss of earth to bear;
With storms to battle, brave the lightning's glare;
And in the shipwreck's crash not to despair!" The romantic period was all about individualism and the expansion of formal structures within a composition. The sentences in this excerpt are expanded to reveal more about the speaker. In the Classical period music was muc less complicated and the lines were not expanded with "the bliss of earth to bear." Instead the sentence may have ended with just, "The woe of earth." In this passage Faust has just had something done to him by the Earth-Spirit and he feels powerful. Then the passage quoted starts stating that he has the courage to do something in this world. To bear the weight of the world on his shoulders. And even when the wrost is upon him, he will not despair. Faust feels that he it is responsibility to go up against storms and lightning and bear the weight of the world even though no one is forcing him. In this situation power has drowned the mind's worries and Faust has the courage to do anything.
Montana Ferris / Period 2
"Happy is he who has the pure truth in him. He will regret no sacrifice that keeps it."
I interpreted the words pure truth to mean: the truth coming from yourself. And happiness is created, because you're being true to yourself, not following what other people say you should be doing. Therefor, you will not regret sacrificing anything, like your friends, if it means maintaining your own "pure truth" and happiness. The romantic period had a huge aspect of individuality and expressing ones self through their own means, very similar to the quote above.
"I've studied now Philosophy
And Jurisprudence, Medicine,
And even, alas! Theology
All through and through with ardour keen!
Here now I stand, poor fool, and see
I'm just as wise as formerly."
This illustrates the beliefs of the Romantic period that reason and logic were things of the past and were not as important as natural impulses and emotions. There is irony in Faust's statement that he has studied and studied to try and be better and aim higher, but he has wasted his time - no matter how much he studies, he will not be able to reach any sort of a higher level without going with his impulses and feelings - pure rational, logical intelligence is not enough, highlighting one of the main Romantic beliefs.
Sam Franklin period 6
"Where shall I, endless Nature, seize on thee?
Thy breasts are- where? Ye, of all life the spring,
To whom both Earth and Heaven cling,"
This relates to the Romantic Period becaue it refers to "endless nature" and "Life the spring" which were both big parts of that period where listening to instincts and nature were an important piece. IT relates to the Faust's theme of heaven and earth coming together and seizing opportunity.
Joel Maltos Period 4
"Faust. I've studied now Philosophy
And Jurisprudence, Medicine,
And even, alas! Theology
All through and through with ardour keen!
Here now I stand, poor fool, and see
I'm just as wise as formerly."
Even know these are the first 7 lines of Faust i believe these lines represent the romantic attitude. Faust speaks about how he has studied basically all there is to know about the earth and its sciences but still feels empty with his knowledge. In the romantic period they dropped all the science type stuff and focused more on emotional nature rather than literary nature. That is mostly what he is expressing, how he feels emtpy within the emotional nature even though he knows everything there is to know about literary nature. He expresses that he is called master because of the knowledge he has acquired but it does not mean anything because he feels equal to other people on a emotional level.
Megan Lowry period 2
"That is your world! That's called a world! And still you question why your heart Is cramped and anxious in your breast? Why each impulse to live has been repressed In you by some vague, unexplained smart? Instead of Nature's living sphere In which God made mankind, you have alone,In smoke and mould around you here". These lines are ofund in to peneing scene, with Fuast in his study. This quote once again exemplifies the Ramantic period's attempt to go back to nature and its passions rather than live by logic and order. The passage I chose talks about how Faust's impulse to live has been repressed by his study. How instead of enjoying nature around him he is stuck in his study trying to become knowlegeable with the "smoke and moulde". With the study representing the limits of logic and the nature representing passion, and Faust choosing nature, this is a clear reference to romanitc period beliefs and values.
Kenna Campbell Period 6
" That is your world! That's called a world! And still you question why your heart Is cramped and anxious in your breast? Why each impulse to live has been repressed. In you by some vague, unexplained smart?"
When I read this I see more how the world is, at least in his eyes. How it is crammed and there is no room for people to express their creativity or any sort of expression. This to me shows that everyone is controlled by this unspoken standard and when you get an impulse to do something out of the norm it is held back by the "unexplained smart". The world is a place far from free and your heart is pounding in your chest just wanting a little room to grow, but is kept and confined in what could be called an invisible cage.
Matt MacDougall Peroid 4
Spirit. In the tides of life, in action's storm,
Up and down I wave,
To and fro weave free,
Birth and the grave,
An infinite sea,
A varied weaving,
A radiant living,
I believe this represents the romantic peroid very well because in the romantic peroid people reverted to a natural side and i belive that in this excert of the poem it shows the similarities as well as the corrilations from nature to human nature and showing how people are becomeing more natural. Also it shows abandoning social institution in referencing to waving free it almost saying free yourself and be naturual away from social institutions
Alex Garcia Period 6
Here now I stand, poor fool, and see, I'm just as wise as formerly.
This line teaches us more about faust. We have already learned that he is considered to be a very successful man and should be happy with his life. We later find that Faust is not at all pleased with his current status and still has the urge to learn more and to BE more. I believe that it is this urge that makes Faust willing to do anything to become a more important person.
Nathan Zimmerman Per. 6
"Unveiling with mysterious potency
The powers of Nature round about me here?
Am I a god? All grows so clear to me!
In these pure lineaments I see
Creative Nature's self before my soul appear."
This quote from Goethe expresses the time period of Romanticism well. It shows the reader how much Goethe appreciated nature, a common theme during the romantic period. This quote is after Faust discovers the sign of the macrocosm which symbolizes a pattern infinite to the cosmos. In the period of Romanticism, artists refused to accept their limitations so its possible Goethe was relating to this. Lastly, this excerpt contains a line in which Faust wonders if he may be of divine mind to have seen this symbol of the universe. During the romantic period artists used ordinary people to portray their stories. Faust isn't taking himself seriously so Goethe could be trying to point out Faust's normalcy as a joke.
Lacey Helmuth
"The stars' course then you'll understand
And Nature, teaching, will expand
The power of your soul, as when
One spirit to another speaks."
This is an example of romanticism because it mentions nature, which was a big change when romanticism was used. "Will expand the power of your soul" is one quality of romanticism. It is talking about the power of a person, to become a better being. I mainly chose this line because it mentions those two things, but the other part is "as when one spirit to another speaks" which senses emotion.
Kristina Thorson Period 2
"With storms to battle, brave the lightning's glare;
And in the shipwreck's crash not to despair!" This lines shows how Faust is a little appreshinsive, and a little worried about what the future holds. It relates to the romantic period because people were worried about the future and the different things that happen. It was also a time to find a purpose in life.
Danielle Jacobson P.6
"Thou, Spirit of the Earth, I feel, art nigher.
I feel my powers already higher,
I glow already as from some new wine.
I feel the courage, forth into the world to dare;"
Faust is showing his inner emotions. There is new spirit coming out of him. He is starting to feel more power and is getting new feelings that he hasn't felt before that are taking over. It is the nature of the earth that is changing. He is becoming more courageous. He is changing and seeing nature in a different way. In the romanticism period people started showing there true inner feelings and emotions. There was also social change and the appreciation of nature which is shown in the passage.
Leticia Lopez Period 4
"Instead of Nature's living sphere
In which God made mankind, you have alone,
In smoke and mould around you here,
Beasts' skeletons and dead men's bone." The romantic period talked alot about nature..natures in the sentance. oh wait..is it talkin about hell or death or something? that's just messed up..but i guess Faust was a weird dude.
andrew song period 6
I PUT MY BLOG UNDER SAM'S ACCOUNT BECAUSE MY ACCOUNT ISN'T WORKING
"Now first I understand what he, the sage, has said: The world of spirits is not shut away; Thy sense is closed, thy heart is dead!"
These lines from Faust Part I shows fascination with nature and its ability to connect the living with the divine. The Romantic Period saw a regression back to the beauty of nature and this combined with Goethe’s belief that if you try hard enough to do the right thing in life you will be rewarded in the end is embodied in this sentence. The Creative Spirit is saying to Faust that the “world of spirits” or the gods is not out of reach for the living if you believe with your heart. This again shows the feelings of the Romantic period and the shift from reason and rational thought to being guided by your heart and emotions. The Creative Spirit is embodying this ideal by saying that if you don’t stay true to who you are you won't be allowed in heaven.
Stephanie Bateman Period 2
"Happy is he who has the pure truth in him.
He will regret no sacrifice that keeps it. In the end, you are exactly--what you are.
Put on a wig with a million curls,
put the highest heeled boots on your feet,
yet you remain in the end just what you are."
This quote shows that no matter what you remain how you are. I love how that works. This plays into the romantic period because it is not appearance that changes you neither is it the law it is emotions and what makes you who you are. It also shows that Faust believes that if you are true and honest you will have true happiness.
Jinny Kim Period 2
"I'm not afraid of devil or hell.
To offset that, all joy is rent from me."
This line shows that how Faust believes himself a lot. He said he is not afraid of devil or hell. It means he does not care about meet devil or go to hell. Also he said all joy is rent from him. It shows he believes he is a king of a world. This line also relate to romantic period because in that time, many people lived what they want. They believed themselves (like Faust).
Brian Penoyer, Period 2
"True, I am more clever than all the vain creatures,
The Doctors and Masters, Writers and Preachers;
No doubts plague me, nor scruples as well.
I'm not afraid of devil or hell.
To offset that, all joy is rent from me.
I do not imagine I know aught that's right;
I do not imagine I could teach what might
Convert and improve humanity."
This part of Faust represents the romantic period quite nicely because Faust says that although he knows more than anyone else he isn't happy and couldn't even do anything to help the rest of humanity, so he believes that all his wisdom is useless without emotion which pretty much sums up the main theme of the romantic period.
Alyssa De Hoop Period 4
I need to talk of what I don't know yet,
So that I may perceive whatever holds
The world together in its inmost folds,
Faust is saying that he needs to talk and think about the things in this world that he doesn't know yet. Explore new ideas and learn more about the world that he lives in. He wants to do this so he can see what the rest of his lifetime has for him. I think that this excerpt relates to the Romantic period because in that time they were abandoning the old 18th century ideas and learning new things. They were learning about ordinary people, nature, supernaturalism, refusing to accept limitation and many more things. I believe that Faust is just trying to see what else is out there in this world.
Zoe Thiemann Per. 6
"And Nature, teaching, will expand
The power of your soul, as when
One spirit to another speaks."
This line shows how much power nature holds, and how nature can speak to your soul. I believe this line is a great example of the Romantic period because during that time people looked at Nature as a very beautiful and powerful thing.
Jessica Taylor per 2
"I've studied now Philosophy And Jurisprudence, Medicine And even, alas! Theology From end to end, with labor keen; And here poor fool! with all my lore I stand, no wiser than before"
This quote tells us that Faust is not content knowing everything he knows. He wishes to know more about the world and how it works. This to me reflects the people of the Romantic period because they wanted to know everything there was to know. There were in a way greedy for knowledge, never content with what they them selfs knew.
Kayla Aldridge- Period 6
"Faust. I've studied now Philosophy
And Jurisprudence, Medicine,
And even, alas! Theology
All through and through with ardour keen!
Here now I stand, poor fool, and see
I'm just as wise as formerly."
These are the first seven lines of Faucet. These seven lines represent the romantic period at that time. Faust is expressing how he had learned everything there is to know but still isn't satisfied. He still feels as if he's missing whats important in life. All of his knowledge and learnings haven't brought him happiniess or fufillment. The romantic period is all about listening to nature, instict and intitution.
Regan McComb period 6
"And Nature, teaching, will expand
The power of your soul, as when
One spirit to another speaks."
I believe these lines demonstrate one of the main ideas of the Romantic period because of how much the people appreciated and valued nature and its beauty. These lines show that you can learn a lot from listening to nature. The people that lived during the Romantic period abandoned social institutions and focused more on instinct and I think these lines clearly support that fact.
michael haines
period 4
nor have i gold or things of worth or honours splendours of the earth.
the romantic period playwrites were obcessed with nature and just the earth in general and it reflected in every piece that they wrote.
Preston Longoni 4
"Unveiling with mysterious potency
The powers of Nature round about me here?
Am I a god? All grows so clear to me!" The first thing that makes this quote obviously romanticism is the "powers of nature." A main theme in romanticism is nature... And in this quote the speaker is talking about the power of something, showing understanding. Another thing that stands out is "Am I a god?" because it is of the speaker thinking (pondering) if they are the supreme individual creator. The last thing that shows romanticism is everything growing clear, as romanticism uses emotions over reason.
Karin Ochsner Period 4
"Faust. I've studied now Philosophy and Jurisprudence, Medicine, and even, alas! Theology all through and through with ardour keen! Here now I stand, poor fool, and see I'm just as wise as formerly."
This line reflects the refusal to accept limitation and the emotions during the romantic period. When he states "poor fool, and see I'm just as wise as formerly", he is referring to the knowledge he has recently studied that has done nothing for him. He is just an ordinary man. Then when he says "alas", which is an exclamation to express sorrow, he is showing his emotions and how deeply concerned he is.
Kenny Exelby, Period 4
"True, I am more clever than all the vain creatures, The Doctors and Masters, Writers and Preachers; No doubts plague me, nor scruples as well. I'm not afraid of devil or hell."
In this passage it shows that Faust knows he is brilliant, and hes not afraid to admit it. While it seems he is quite arrogant, it shows his outlook on life, that he isn't afraid of the devil or hell, which i believe indirectly means he isn't afraid of death. Goethe who also was a brilliant man, may have put some of his own values and characteristics in his character Faust, because symbolism was a major part of romantic period literature.
"The stars' course then you'll understand / And Nature, teaching, will expand / The power of your soul, as when / One spirit to another speaks."
This relates well to the romantic period because this is show the appreciation of nature through the line "Nature, teaching, will expand.." showing the power and wisdom of nature. Also in the first line, there is mentioning of stars which is also apart of nature. This line also shows the refusal to accept limitation because of talking about expansion and the stars, making this a very romantic period statement.
Kaiti Staup Period 4
The stars' course then you'll understand
And Nature, teaching, will expand
The romantic period relied heavily on nature and the natural course of things. This can be seen through the difference between the gardens of the Classical Period in comparison to the Romantic period. This passage relates to the ideas seen in that period to Faust because it talks about the stars natural course and un-confined occurrences.
"I feel the courage, forth into the world to dare, The woe of the earth, the bliss of the earth to bear, With storms to battle, brave the lightning's glare, And in the shipwreck's crash not to despair!"
This quote talks about Nature. As learned in class, Nature is a very big part of tha Romantic period.In the Romantic period, plays, poems, and pretty much anything artistic had some sort of nature involved into the theme and this quote from Faust, is a perfect example.
Stuart Dransfield
Period 4
"Art is long, time short."
I broke down this quote to mean that you can come up with billions of artistic ideas but you only have a short time to bring them out. In the romantic period you were known for the art that you made and how much people liked it. I think that Faust is saying that you need to use the life you have to let your ideas and emotions out. If you don’t your ideas will be gone forever and so will you.
Dathan Bauman per 2
"Here now I stand, poor fool, and see
I'm just as wise as formerly.
Am called a Master, even Doctor too,
And now I've nearly ten years through" This quote shows that Faust may know a lot about the real world and medicine but is frustrated that there is still knowledge that he doesn't know. He talks about being a Doctor and teacher yet still cant find an answer. This shows that Faust wants to be a perfectionist.
Helen Wiltsey period 4
"Happy is he who has the pure truth in him.
He will regret no sacrifice that keeps it."
These lines from Faust talk about how if one person actually knows the truth, knows what is right, than that man will not regret whatever efforts he puts towards that which he believes is truth. Whatever sacrifice that man makes, it is justified, it is not for something he will later regret, but is for his truth, and will satisfy.
Chris Hong Period 6
"Unveiling with mysterious potency
The powers of Nature round about me here? Am I a god? All grows so clear to me!"
in this quote it is very clear that it is talking about power of nature. romaticism is represented by nature in literature and this quote states that very well. also "am i a god?" caught my eye becaues it sounds like the author is pondering about something that is beyond his possibility. it's almost like he's thinking out side of his ability.
Michelle Jackson per.4
"Nor have I gold or things of worth,
Or honours, splendours of the earth.
No dog could live thus any more!
So I have turned to magic lore,
To see if through the spirit's power and speech
Perchance full many a secret I may reach,"
This shows that Faust is unsure of who he is. Because it says that he is searching for something to define him. That relates to the Romantic period because during that period, people were trying to find out who they were.
Trisha Hancock Period 2
“I feel my powers already higher,
I glow already as from some new wine.
I feel the courage, forth into the world to dare"
In these lines Faust is showing his emotions. He is showing new feeling, and they are taking over. In the romantic period people started to show their emotions and feelings. Nature is changing, and being seen in a different light.
Steph Morgan
Period 6
“So that I may perceive whatever holds
The world together in its inmost folds,”
This quote tells that Faust wants to learn more about the world, it also tells how people in the romantic period cared more about learning about them self’s than learning about other people. The line “The world together in its inmost folds”, means to me that people were trying to discover how they felt about things and how they wanted to figure out what they wanted in their life and have no limitations in doing so, in other words to me this quote is about self finding.
Clayton Butler Period 2
"True, I am more clever than all the vain creatures,
The Doctors and Masters, Writers and Preachers;
No doubts plague me, nor scruples as well."
During the romantic period, scholars and noblemen were no longer the main focus of the arts, the tide had changed to focus on the ordinary man.This quote shows that in this period people would never listen to ordinary people because they were thought of as dumb or stupid. Faust, with this quote, is saying that he is as smart as these scholars and masters if only he was given the chance.
Evan Norris Period 3
"To offset that, all joy is rent from me. I do not imagine I know aught that's right; I do not imagine I could teach what might Convert and improve humanity." This quote shows how Faust has nothing in his life that he finds worthwhile, and that everything he knows, he doesn't believe that his teaching could do any good. The Romantic period was focused around feeling and identity and this shows how unsure he is of himself.
Evan Norris Period 3
"To offset that, all joy is rent from me. I do not imagine I know aught that's right; I do not imagine I could teach what might Convert and improve humanity." This quote shows how Faust has nothing in his life that he finds worthwhile, and that everything he knows, he doesn't believe that his teaching could do any good. The Romantic period was focused around feeling and identity and this shows how unsure he is of himself.
Evan Norris Period 3
"To offset that, all joy is rent from me. I do not imagine I know aught that's right; I do not imagine I could teach what might Convert and improve humanity." This quote shows how Faust has nothing in his life that he finds worthwhile, and that everything he knows, he doesn't believe that his teaching could do any good. The Romantic period was focused around feeling and identity and this shows how unsure he is of himself.
Cristina Rice Period 2
"As with an urge to reach above, the tree thrusts through the air impassioned, so, too, it is almighty love by which all things are nursed and fashioned." This quote is talking about emotions which is what the Romantic Period was about. The Romantic Period focuses on emotions over reason. It's saying that love is the basis of life and that's all that matters.
Evan Norris Period 3
"To offset that, all joy is rent from me. I do not imagine I know aught that's right; I do not imagine I could teach what might Convert and improve humanity." This quote shows how Faust has nothing in his life that he finds worthwhile, and that everything he knows, he doesn't believe that his teaching could do any good. The Romantic period was focused around feeling and identity and this shows how unsure he is of himself.
Gabe Gonzalez Period 2
"Now I have studied philosophy,
medicine and the law,
and unfortunately, theology,
wearily sweating, yet I stand now,
poor fool, no wiser than I was before"
In this line Mephistopheles is trying to convince Faust that there is something missing from his life, and he alone will not be able to find happiness. This idea reflects Romanticism as people of that time period wished to break free from reason and convention, and find new ways of living.
Andrea Wolfe Period 2
"And Nature, teaching, will expand The power of your soul, as when One spirit to another speaks."
I believe that these lines help to show us how people felt during the romantic period. In these times people were very aware of nature and appreciated it and valued it more than any other time period. These lines also state that if you are open to nature and rely on instinct there is much you can learn from it. I believe these lines do a good job of giving us an idea of how things were during the romantic period.
Mackenzie Engel
Period 6
"Happy is he who has the pure truth in him. He will regret no sacrifice that keeps it."
Even out of context, the meaning of these two sentences is clear. Regardless of what a person must give up, Faust feels that genuine happiness can only be felt by those who stay true. He holds the truth in the highest regard and suggests that there is nothing of greater importance than preventing the truth from being tainted. There is nothing in the world that a person would regret doing or saying if it meant saving the truth. This idea is a prime example of those present in the Romantic period. The deep emotional aspect of the quote reflects this.
Jamae Coonts Period 6
"And up and down, across, about,
And see there's nothing we can know!
That all but burns my heart right out."
I think this line is about being confused and not knowing what to do. The part about how it burns his heart right out is very strong. Its as if its hurting him because he doesnt know. This relates to the romantic period because it reminds me of love, and love had a very strong impac. You never know exactly what the other person is thinking, and there is always a confusing time between two people, and when you like someone a lot and you dont know how they feel about you, it hurts you.
Megan Pinzon period 4
"Woe! am I stuck and forced to dwell
Still in this musty, cursed cell?"
Faust is talking about how he doesn’t want to accept the limitations of knowledge of the Earth. He looks at all the different types of knowledge like philosophy, jurisprudence, medicine, and theology and feels that he needs more. He is already a doctor and feels like he needs to learn something above all that. Here he is speaking of how he is stuck in this world with these limitations and he wishes to be among the Gods. This line reflects a few different subjects of the Romantic period. The line I chose shows the subjects of emotion, opposition to the age of enlightenment and mostly it shows the refusal to accept limitations.
Phillip Foshee
period 6
Now I have studied philosophy,
medicine and the law,
and unfortunately, theology,
wearily sweating, yet I stand now,
poor fool, no wiser than I was before;
I am called Master, even Doctor,
and for these last ten years have led
my students by the nose--up, down,
crosswise and crooked. Now I see
that we know nothing finally.
This quotes teaches us that faust was a very smart man and that he studied man differnt subjects. He talks about even know he studied so many different things that it made him smarter but not any wiser than he was already.
Spencer asavadejkajorn
period 4
"The stars' course then you'll understand, and nature, teaching, will expand."
This quote explains a lot about the romantic period. First off it is about nature. The romantic period was all about natural things. Next is the part about the course of the stars. It is talking about an unchangeable path that has already been set for people. Also people will learn from nature and it will help them expand.
Jacob Carpenter
Period 4
"Here now I stand, poor fool, and see I'm just as wise as formerly. Am called a Master, even Doctor too, and now I've nearly ten years through."
I think this quote represents Faust and his knowing of the real world. He knows quite a bit but he is still angered that he doesn’t know everything. Faust always is talking about becoming a doctor or a teacher but never actually becomes one. I think this is a great example that Faust is a perfectionist and can’t handle not knowing absolutely everything about everything that’s going on.
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