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Exploring the Romantic poets in the Edexcel 'Conflict' anthology

'Conflict'

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupis explore 12 of the 15 poems from the 'Conflict' anthology. Pupils complete two lessons on each poem: one on understanding and one on analysis. Pupils study the poems in a thematically linked order so they can complete comparative and thematic lessons at key points in the unit.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to discuss the wider context of Romanticism in relation to the four Romantic anthology poems.

Key Notes

  • The Romantic period prioritises imagination and self expression over regulation and institutional power.
  • Many Romantic poets loved and worshipped the natural world.
  • Many Romantic-era writers rejected traditional religious beliefs.
  • The 'sublime', a feeling of overwhelming awe, is often used in Romantic poetry.
  • There are four Romantic poets in the Edexcel 'Conflict' Anthology: Wordsworth, Byron, Blake and Tennyson.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • critique: evaluate or analyse, often offering opinions or judgements
  • Romanticism: a poetry movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature
  • conventions: established norms or traditions within a particular form or genre of literature
  • sublime: an awe-inspiring, overwhelming experience beyond human comprehension
  • institutional power: authority or control exerted by organisations or systems within society

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Romantic poetry is always about love.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

The Romantic period prioritises imagination and self expression over regulation and institutional power. Many Romantic poets loved and worshipped the natural world.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'critique'

evaluate or analyse, often offering opinions or judgements.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Romantic poetry is always about love. Correction: Romantic and romantic are two different words. The former, Romantic, refers to a cultural and artistic movement in the 1700-1800s whereas the latter, romantic, means 'linked to love and relationships'.

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