When the Romantics/ Transcendentalists talked about the sublime, they meant the awesome wonder and mystery of nature.
We're not just talking about a pretty meadow. We're talking about a raging thunderstorm or the breathtaking vistas of the
Grand Canyon. The sublime is about wild, rugged, untamed nature. The experience of the sublime is so powerful it is beyond
words, and often involves conflicting emotions. For example, being out in the middle of a dangerous thunderstorm can be
terrifying and joyful at once. It is as if they are describing a religious experience.
In the context of Romanticism/ Transcendentalism, identify what the word sublime means,
A)
The power of the senses.
B)
Rebellion
Strong emotions.
D)
Awe-inspiring nature