The uniqueness of this passage taken from Patrick White's The Vivisector can be derived from the Romantic themes existing in both the plot of the excerpt and its grammatical diction and connotation used by the author. The concepts of Romanticism can be characterized by its origins in the late 18th century as society strayed from the attitudes of the Classical Era. The artistic Romanticism Movement was accompanied by an increased interest in landscape and in a more primitive, uncivilized way of life, an association of human moods with "moods" of nature, and emphasis on the need for spontaneity for better individual expression. During the Romantic period a person's individuality and expression was emphasized, and rebellion against society's established conventions and rules was preached. The interest this passage attains comes from these Romantic principles visible in it and White's effective use of techniques to present these concepts to readers...