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What philosophical implications does sensitivity hold in romantic literature?
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Sensitivity in romantic literature was seen as a gateway to understanding reality through empirical and sensualist philosophies.
Why did literature face challenges in conveying internal emotions and thoughts?
Literature faced challenges due to language limitations and subjective interpretation barriers in truly conveying internal emotions and thoughts.
How did literature in the 19th century utilize sensitivity in portraying joy and suffering?
In the 19th century, literature explored sensitivity as both a means of intense joy and profound suffering, often leading to tragic outcomes.
How did literary attempts bridge the gap between internal experiences and external expression?
Literary attempts often revealed the imperfect and arbitrary nature of language in trying to bridge the gap between internal experiences and external expression.
What literary techniques were used to depict the unordered flow of thoughts and sensations?
Literary techniques such as stream of consciousness and internal monologue were used to depict the unordered flow of thoughts and sensations.
What broader implications does sensitivity have beyond mere emotionality?
Sensitivity encompasses both physical perceptions and moral-mental reactions, such as emotions, feelings, desires, and thoughts.
How do French gardens differ from English gardens in terms of symbolism related to sensitivity?
French gardens were ordered, symmetrical, and controlled, while English gardens were spontaneous, imitative of natural disorder, encouraging intimacy and reflection.
Explain the emphasis on emotional depth during the Pre-Romantic and Romantic periods.
During these periods, there was an intensified focus on emotional depth, individualism, and a fascination with nature in art and literature.
Describe the shift in societal perception of sensitivity during the Enlightenment.
The Enlightenment saw a shift towards democratic and individualistic ideals, favoring emotional expression and personal sincerity.
What became a focal theme in literature influenced by Freudian psychoanalysis?
Psychological complexity became a focal theme in literature influenced strongly by Freudian psychoanalysis.
What is the overarching struggle highlighted regarding sensitivity and expression in literature?
The struggle between expressing genuine sensitivity and the limitations imposed by conventional means of expression is an ongoing theme in literature.
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