Revolution and Communism in select 20 th century Russian literature

1. Революции и коммунизма в русской литературе 20-го века Sabrina Kamran `13 Revolution and Communism in select 20th century Russian literature

2. Communism heavily influenced many forms of art in the 20th century, especially literature. With the rise of communism, there was more fear and uncertain for the future. The 20th century Russian literature has provided us wit characters who have lived throughout various periods of this time. Communism in the 20th centuryКоммунизм в 20 веке

3. Time frame: Cusp of the revolution Zhivago family: “Riches to Rags” Uncertainty about what the revolution might be due to harsh war times Dr. Zhivagoдоктор Живаго

4. Dr. Zhivago saw first hand the effects of the revolution War against Germany, over crowding of hospitals Low morale, little faith; lead to popularity of revolutionaries Effects of the revolutionПоследствия революции

5. Initial feelings of freedom and what this could bring Feels of why the revolution was even occurring Duty of citizens during the revolution? Extent of participation. Meaning of revolutionЗначение революции

6. During time of communist rule, there was much less faith in the government. Fear of government, Dehumanization: Comrade, Citizen and Gulags A Day in the Life of Ivan DenisovichОдин день из жизни Ивана Денисовича

7. Increased time spent in gulags Hostility and fighting to survive while still being degraded Increased need to stick together Uneasiness towards the regimeТревожность по отношению к режиму

8. In the beginning, the revolution seemed like the answer. Those who had money during the revolution, so longer did when the new regime took power. Communism led to citizens being stripped of their identity and dehumanized. Changes in attitudes towards the new ruleИзменение отношения к новому правилу