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Literary Periods 2
literary periods for second semester
Literary Period | Element |
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Realism | Rejection of the idealized, larger-than-life hero of Romantic literature |
Realism | Detailed depiction of ordinary characters and realistic events |
Realism | Emphasis on characters from cities and lower classes |
Realism | Avoidance of the exotic, sensational, and overly dramatic |
Regionalism | Use of everyday speech patterns to reveal class distinctions |
Realism | Focus on the ethical struggles and social issues of real-life situations |
Regionalism | Exaggerated characters emphasize geographic locations |
Naturalism | Attempt to analyze human behavior objectively, as a scientist would |
Naturalism | Belief that human behavior is determined by heredity and environment |
Naturalism | Sense that human beings cannot control their own destinies |
Naturalism | Sense of life as a losing battle against an uncaring universe |
Modernism | Emphasis on bold experimentation in style and form, reflecting the fragmentation of society |
Modernism | Rejection of traditional themes, subjects, and forms |
Modernism | Sense of disillusionment and loss of faith in the American dream |
Modernism | Rejection of sentimentality and artificiality |
Modernism | Rejection of the ideal of a hero as infallible in favor of a hero who is flawed and disillusioned but shows “grace under pressure” |
Modernism | Interest in the inner workings of the human mind, sometimes expressed through new narrative techniques, such as stream of consciousness |
Modernism | Revolt against the spiritual debasement of the modern world |
Modernism | Use of imagery and unique symbols to express emotional content of poetry |
Postmodernism | Allows for multiple meanings and multiple worlds |
Postmodernism | Structures works in nontraditional forms |
Postmodernism | Comments on itself |
Postmodernism | Can be intensely personal |
Postmodernism | Features cultural diversity |
Postmodernism | Blends fiction and nonfiction |
Postmodernism | Uses the past fearlessly |
Postmodernism | Explores perils and promises of technology |