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What literary movement is Hemingway associated with?
What literary movement is Hemingway associated with?
Hemingway is associated with the modernism literary movement.
List two key characteristics of Modernism.
List two key characteristics of Modernism.
Two key characteristics of Modernism are the critique of British imperialism and the rise of independence movements in colonies.
How did psychology and sociology influence modernist writing?
How did psychology and sociology influence modernist writing?
Psychology and sociology influenced modernist writing by providing new insights into human behavior and social structures.
Name two important figures Hemingway interacted with while in Paris.
Name two important figures Hemingway interacted with while in Paris.
What role did women's rights movements play in Modernism?
What role did women's rights movements play in Modernism?
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Modernism
Modernism
A literary movement that emerged after World War I, characterized by a focus on modern life and new ways of thinking about the world.
New Insights from Psychology and Sociology
New Insights from Psychology and Sociology
A key characteristic of Modernism, this refers to the exploration of human behavior and society from new perspectives, often influenced by psychology.
Anthropological Studies of Comparative Religion
Anthropological Studies of Comparative Religion
Another key characteristic of Modernism, this involves examining various religious beliefs across different cultures.
Influence of World War I
Influence of World War I
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Influence of Paris Literary Scene
Influence of Paris Literary Scene
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Study Notes
Q1: Hemingway's Literary Movement
- Hemingway's works belong to the Modernism literary movement.
- This movement followed World War I.
- Other prominent modernist writers include: Gertrude Stein, William Faulkner, Marianne Moore, and John Dos Passos.
Q2: Key Characteristics of Modernism
- Modernist writers sought new subject matter and innovative forms for literature.
- They felt that a new way of viewing life warranted a new form of writing.
- Writers of this period often used experimental, individualistic styles.
- The changing world spurred this movement, with examples like:
- New understandings in psychology and sociology
- Studies of comparative religions
- Criticism of British Imperialism, and the rise of independent movements in colonized areas
- Spread of democracy without racial or sexual discrimination
- Increased global influence of non-white cultures
- Entry of women into the workforce and development of social feminism
- Rise of "city consciousness"
- New technologies like radio and cinema
- Growth of mass communication and printed media.
Q3: Hemingway's Life's Influence on Writing
- Hemingway was significantly influenced by: "Mark Twain, the War, and The Bible"
- His time in Paris exposed him to literary peers like: Fitzgerald, Sherwood Anderson, D.H. Lawrence, and T.S. Eliot.
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