Study Guide
Anti-Transcendentalism Unit Test
Spring 2013
From Prezi and Anti-Transcendental notes and reading (Themes in
American Literature)
What are some other names for Anti-Transcendentalism?
Where were its roots?
Who are the 3 main authors?
What are the key ideas or philosophies of Anti-Transcendentalism?
What do we know about the writing style?
How do anti-trans. Authors view humanity?
How do anti-trans. Authors/philosophy view nature?
What do we know about Melville?
What are some of his books/stories?
What do we know about Hawthorne?
What are some of his books/stories?
“What Redburn Saw in Launcelott’s-Hey”
Summary:
Setting:
Symbolism:
Themes:
“Young Goodman Brown”
Summary:
Setting:
Symbolism:
Themes:
“Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment”
Summary:
What does each guest symbolize?
Theme:
What is an allegory?
“The Minister’s Black Veil”
Summary:
What does the black veil symbolize?
What is a parable?