What is the central idea of the following passage (paragraph 13)? DOLL
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.
O 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.
O 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.