Historic Influences in the Romantic and Victorian Eras
Order Description
Analyze how Romantic themes and influences in literature were utilized and were mutated into Victorian ideals.
Select one work from the Romantic period and one work from the Victorian period, and trace one theme throughout each text, arguing how the historical period treats that topic. Consider also how the
features of the text (nonfiction versus dramatic monologue, for example) influence the reception of the theme as well.
use the "Ancient Mariner" as the Romantic work and "Goblin Market" as the Victorian work.