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The Modern Period

The Modern Period. 1900’s-1940’s. Changing attitudes. England had been greatest power in world At turn of century, social problems still there. Changing Attitudes. At turn of 20 th century, empire begins to falter Economy hitting recession People losing faith in country and society.

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The Modern Period

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  1. The Modern Period 1900’s-1940’s

  2. Changing attitudes • England had been greatest power in world • At turn of century, social problems still there

  3. Changing Attitudes • At turn of 20th century, empire begins to falter • Economy hitting recession • People losing faith in country and society

  4. Historical events • Period begins with death of Victoria • Ends with World War II • World War I occurs in the middle

  5. 3 characteristics • Nostalgia • Only present before WWI • People thought best times were past • Didn’t understand why things had changed • Wanted to get good times back

  6. 3 Characteristics • Fragmentation • Society becomes more divided • No one really interacts with anyone else • No unifying identity everyone can share

  7. 3 characteristics • Alienation • Effect of fragmentation on individuals • People feel detached from mainstream society • Feel that their culture doesn’t represent them anymore • Feel that they have no ability to affect the world around them

  8. World War I1914-1918

  9. Began with nationalism • Everyone believed this would prove their superiority • Would put their country back on top

  10. Became a disaster • Modern technology+trench warfare=no progress • Millions killed on both sides • Most people not sure what was accomplished

  11. aftermath • Society still fragmented, alienated • Nostalgia replaced with cynicism

  12. Modernist literature • More outsider authors being published and read • Present more critical view of England than Victorians

  13. Modernist literature • Writers emphasize the internal workings of the mind • Stream of consciousness becomes popular • Authors want to show how each person views reality differently • Show how prejudices can affect perceptions

  14. Modernist literature • Authors try to use literature to bridge alienation, fragmentation • Show world from multiple perspectives • Allow reader to see all at once • Make literature the thing that unifies people

  15. Ideas we get from modernists • Class, gender, and occupation differences can alter people’s perspectives. • Not everyone within a nation has the same sense of that nation’s values/identity. • Literature can help us see the world from other people’s perspectives. • A writer’s job is to explore the ideas/values of every part of society.

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