Age of Sentiment

Age of Sentiment The new ideas including individuality and feelings describe the age of sentiment during the eighteenth century. Sentimentalism was derived as a human perspective for their abilities to become more individualistic through correspondence with others. This correspondence with others allowed for more communication about personal aspects to arise. These personal aspects are what make an individual. Similarities and differences amongst individuals proceeded with the thoughts of reexamining each individual life as inspiration to become freer with each other. “Rambler 60,” by Samuel Johnson and “Elegy in a Country Churchyard,” by Thomas Gray comprise the ideas of sentimentalism. “Rambler 60” contains the ideas of a properly mannered biography to become a success by the standards of Johnson. To reexamine the way of life in the age of sentiment provided Johnson with his standards that are written in “Rambler 60.” Biographies allow people to become more personal with society as long as important personal ideas are placed appropriately, which Johnson discusses. Stating events that were never foretold should be included in a biography. Allowing the sentiment of forgetfulness to never aspire. In other words secrets that makes a person actually alive in the story to the reader allows communication to occur and relationship with the person to live on forever. Death does not mean that the story of your life should not be passed on to tell the truth for people to recognize your faults and prevent their own. Information that is necessary for connection with the reader should not be left untold. Johnson states that withholding information about the biographical person could lead to more damage than good for the reader. He also states that the past is only forgotten if it is not remembered (2053). This shows that identifying with the reader allows connection, thus producing a way of remembering to not forget the past. Things will always be