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Quick-write How did the events of September 11th change how Americans viewed their world? How has it changed our culture?

MODERNISM (1914 – 1940)

What is Modernism? Modernism reflects a loss of faith in traditional values and beliefs, including the American Dream. Artistic/literary movement Post World-War One Pessimistic picture of culture in disarray Modern poets goal = rid poetry of 19th century prettiness & sentimentality Rejected 19th century optimism “Stormtroops Advancing Under Gas” Otto Dix

WORLD AS A WASTELAND WWI precipitated “modern thought”

WORLD AS A WASTELAND Before WWI

WORLD AS A WASTELAND After WWI

WORLD AS A WASTELAND Before WWI

WORLD AS A WASTELAND After WWI

Q: What are some factors that led people during this time period to lose faith in the American Dream? A: -World War I & disillusionment, -Increase in industrialization, -Unfair labor practices, -Excessive drinking

Characteristics of Modernism 1. Instability 2. Futility

3. Pessimism

4. Chaos 5. Loss of faith

6. Collapse of “Morality” 1920: 1910: Vs. Prohibition “flappers” More open a/t sexuality & drug use Prohibition, “flappers,” more open about sexuality, drug-use

7. Disillusionment: a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

Characteristics of Modern Literature New experiments with form and technique in both poetry and prose A new kind of hero who is flawed and disillusioned yet honorable and courageous Questioning of traditional beliefs and social structures

What are the seven Characteristics of Modernism? 1. instability 2. futility 3. pessimism 4. chaos 6. Collapse of “Morality” 5. Loss of faith 7. Disillusionment

DIRECTIONS: In the box to the right of the picture, write down five details that you notice about the picture below (what does image include in the foreground, background? What colors are used? Is it inviting or uninviting? etc).

What aspects of this picture connect to the modernist characteristics What aspects of this picture connect to the modernist characteristics? How does this picture reflect the ideals of this era?