1. The Modern Period
Ca c.e.

2. In your literature textbook…
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Define Modernism in terms of
Literature
Art
History

3. Modern Period in History
This period is marked by major technological advancements brought on by the work of many scientists, mathematicians, and especially inventors: airplane, automobile, telephone, atomic bomb.
History in terms of modernism is the fragmentation of the world that leads to multiple wars: WWI, Nazism, Great Depression, WWII.

4. Modernism in Literature
Modernism is looking at the different cultural, social, and scientific advancements around the world in a different perspective.
Modernism in terms of literature introduces exposure to literary movements and traditions of other cultures such as Latin America.
Despair, anxiety, uncertainty, challenge to elders
Ambiguous endings, readers must draw own conclusions

5. Modernism in Art
Modernists challenged the idea that art must realistically depict the world.
They experimented with the use of color and used new techniques and mediums.
Themes include: the subconscious, Symbolism, and various iconography.

6. “The Bracelet” by Colette
Read Background on Pp
Read the story on pp
Write a paragraph that explains how“The Bracelet” is a Modern story. Use at least two quotes from the text.

7. “War” by Luigi pirandello
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Read the story on pp
Write a paragraph that explains how “War” reflects the Modern theme of uncertainty and alienation. Use at least two quotes from the text.

8. Nobel Prize Read “The Nobel Prize: A Dynamite Idea” pp. 1158-1159.
Nobel prize selection process: committee sends invitations to academic institutions>institutions nominate candidates>Nobel committee reviews nominations and chooses a winner.
Who would you nominate today? Why?

9. Gabriella Mistral
Mistral is a female Nobel prize winner for literature (the 4th at the time).
Read “Fear” p and “the prayer” pp
Write a paragraph that explains how “fear” and “The Prayer” reflect the Modern theme of uncertainty and alienation. Use at least two quotes from the text.

10. “the artist” by Rabindranath tagore
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Read the story on pp
Write a paragraph that explains how the conflict in “the artist” reflects Modern themes. Use at least two quotes from the text.