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Modernism Disillusionment, Defiance, and Discontent

Modernism Disillusionment, Defiance, and Discontent

Disillusionment, Defiance, and Discontent Based on these three words used to represent this time

Disillusionment, Defiance, and Discontent Based on these three words used to represent this time period, what styles and themes do you think we will find in the writing of this era? n How must the people have been feeling during this time period and why? n

The Good Times n Before WWI, the American dream is the belief that through

The Good Times n Before WWI, the American dream is the belief that through hard work and delayed gratification, ordinary people can improve their station in life and achieve economic success. ¨ Ben Franklin, Horatio Alger ¨ Optimism: America as a new Eden ¨ 1913 – Assembly Line; 1924 - Model T $$ decreased from $850 -$290

Winds of Change WWI – 1914 -1918 n Influenza epidemic – 1918 n The

Winds of Change WWI – 1914 -1918 n Influenza epidemic – 1918 n The Great Depression n

Literary Change n n Writers questioned, “What is the purpose of our existence? ”

Literary Change n n Writers questioned, “What is the purpose of our existence? ” Modern writers experimented with style ¨ Fragmentation ¨ Stream of consciousness (Freud) ¨ No resolutions/expositions ¨ Implied meanings ¨ Asked more of reader ¨ Free verse

Modernism n n n Tries to capture the essence of modern life in form

Modernism n n n Tries to capture the essence of modern life in form and content; uses fragmentation Eliminates exposition, resolutions, transitions, and explanations in lit. Themes are implied, not stated, which forces the reader to draw his own conclusions; demands more of readers Themes of uncertainty and disillusionment are shown through these forms Stream-of-consciousness Poetry = free verse

Themes n Modern themes included: ¨ Alienation/isolation ¨ Loss/regret ¨ Longing for the past

Themes n Modern themes included: ¨ Alienation/isolation ¨ Loss/regret ¨ Longing for the past ¨ Desire for change ¨ Nonconformity/escape (expatriates) ¨ Modern city life is complex, stressful and unfulfilling ¨ Modern life lacks meaning, love, and faith

Movements n Modernism ¨ Imagism – experimental poetic movement ¨ Harlem Renaissance – African

Movements n Modernism ¨ Imagism – experimental poetic movement ¨ Harlem Renaissance – African American movement in the arts

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