Discuss the below:
The romantics idealized nature and the natural, so they exalted the creative singularity of the individual in the person of the hero. Romantic heroes differed from traditional literary heroes in that they tended to challenge rather than champion the social and moral values of their time. The romantics saw themselves as heroes - the champions of a cult of the senses and of the heart. 19th century intellectuals celebrated the heroic personality, especially in its dedication to the causes of liberty and equality.
For our whole-class forum discussion on The Romantic Hero, I would like you to describe how one of the chapter's writers/poets exemplifies the "Romantic Hero." Please use specific examples from the person's poetry and/or life to support your claims!