What is the central idea of the following passage (paragraph 13)? So where’s the romance? American Romanticism and Transcendentalism are not about romance, per se, but they do have something to do with love—the love of truth, the love of beauty, and the love of nature. Like romantic love, Romanticism is characterized by optimism, idealism, and intuition. Romanticism and Transcendentalism, however, direct all of this love and optimism not toward another person, but toward the natural world and the divine within ourselves. The ideals of “big R” Romanticism, as well as Transcendentalism, are woven into the fabric of the American psyche. We can see their effects in movies about people who retreat to nature to become closer to themselves or reassess their life’s purpose. We see these themes played out in stories about rugged individualists.
Answer choices for the above question

A. Romanticism is the singular most influential social and philosophical movement in the United States.

B. Romanticism has lost significance and relevance in our increasingly technology-based world.

C. The principles and values of Romanticism are still present in modern America and everyday life.

D. In recent years, Romantic ideas and beliefs have widely replaced traditional religious practices.