Students’ Questions about History Page 6

The Galapagos Islands were important to Charles Darwin as he developed the theory of evolution because they are home to a great diversity of plant and animal species. Additionally, the islands are located in a region with very little human disturbance, allowing for a natural laboratory in which to observe evolution in action.

Bret Harte wrote a parody of “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe.

Poe portrays the dark, brooding side of romanticism in his works. He was interested in the macabre and the gothic, and his works often explore themes of death and decay.

Romanticism is characterized by a focus on the individual, emotions, and nature, while the Enlightenment is characterized by a focus on reason, science, and progress.

Enlightenment ideas are based on reason and science, while romanticism is based on emotion and intuition. Romanticism also emphasizes the individual, while enlightenment ideas emphasize the community.

Realism is characterized by detailed and accurate description, so the speech patterns of characters in a realistic work will be true to life. This means that the dialogue will be believable and realistic, without any unrealistic or implausible elements.

Moral realism is the belief that there are objective moral values, and that we can gain knowledge of these values.

Michelangelo is known as a master of sculpture and painting. He is also well known for his architectual work, such as designing the dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica.

The Scarlet Letter is an example of Romanticism because it contains elements of the supernatural and the use of emotion and imagination.

The brain is the biological seat of dreams. This is because the brain is responsible for all mental activity, including dreaming.