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Fathers and Sons and Mines at Falun: Romanticism to Realism


It also shows the reader that his beliefs are more important than what society believes, further embracing the romantic idea. He had a dream that somehow enlightened him, and without rational thought, he welcomed it and followed with instinct. .
             Elis" work environment is still grounded in nature however, the idea of mining itself is very romantic. He removes himself from the common space above ground to work underground and bury himself in this profession. The mining profession also parallels the romantic attitude since mining is not recognized as a prestigious trade. The whole idea of criticizing the aristocratic lifestyle and elite is shown strongly when the main hero in the story engages a lowly career.
             Elis does not isolate himself through the entire story and eventually is taken in by a wealthy miner name Pehrson. He excels at his new trade and even manages to woo Pehsron's daughter Ulla. Contrary to typical romantic stories, Elis is grounding himself in the community and the community accepts him with great warmth. To make matters even better, Pehrson presents Elis with his daughter's hand in marriage. All is well until Elis encounters Torbern again and is tricked into believing a precious gem lies beneath earth. It is at this point, the Torbern is revealed as a pigment if Elis" imagination, representing the cause of the young mans internal turmoil. On his wedding day, he goes into the mines to retrieve the jewel and is trapped inside. In the end, the unfortunate youth dies and is reunited with Ulla fifty years later, when his body is pulled out of the mine.
             Characteristic like many romantic works, the book ends in a "magnificent failure". Pehrson's legacy and retirement are shattered while Elis and Ulla never get the chance to live their happy ending. His usual tame self was overthrown by his wild and twisted irrational half, which caused his natural impulses to consume himself, overpowering his artificial restraint.


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