THE MODERNS and the American Dream

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

The Moderns. The Impact of World War I WWI was a turning point in American life, marking the loss of innocence and a strong disillusionment with tradition.

Advertisements

The Moderns. The American Dream – First Element The first central idea of the American dream was America as a new Eden. It was a land of beauty, bounty,

The Moderns Origins “The Great War”: WWI changed the American voice in fiction “The Great War”: WWI changed the American voice in fiction At.

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

MODERNISM THE DEATH OF THE AMERICAN IDEAL? 1914-?.

AND ITS IMPACT ON AMERICAN LITERATURE The Modern Period…

The Moderns WWI : A time of…  Great change  Increased cynicism  Questioning of authority  Loss of innocence  Disillusionment.

MODERNISM “You are all a lost generation.” -Gertrude Stein.

Challenging the American Dream

Gatsby Bellringer # Define what you think is the “stereotypical” American Dream. 2. Where do you think this idea of the American Dream comes.

ELACC11-12RL9: Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how.

English 11 Exam Review This PowerPoint will help you review the five major periods of American literature that we have studied: -- Puritanism (and the.

FINAL THOUGHTS After the seminar, write a page in which you clarify your interpretation of the big questions posed in discussion and synthesize ideas that.

Disillusionment definition : freedom from belief, conviction, or faith; a state of skepticism or cynicism.

Literary Movement: Modernism “I had a world, and it slipped away from me. The War blew up more than the bodies of men... It blew ideas away—”

The Moderns  World War I  Think about FDR’s statement. Be prepared to complete a Do Now regarding that statement.

Modernism refers to the bold new experimental styles and forms that swept the arts during the first part of the twentieth century.  Modernism reflects.

The Moderns Men travel now, but I do not know if they go to better things. -Willa Cather.

THE MODERNS CHANGE Americans emerged from the war as victors, but something was beginning to change. The country seemed to have lost its innocence.

ELEMENTS OF MODERNISM IN AMERICAN LITERATURE

 WW1 ( ) had profound effect on world. ◦ 65 million military involved ◦ 8-10 million died; 115,000 Americans ◦ 6-7 million civilians.

& INTRO TO THE GREAT GATSBY Modernism. Historical Context World War I 1920-Women gain the right to vote 1920s  alcohol is outlawed  Falling.

Modernism in American Literature

Modernism refers to the bold new experimental styles and forms that swept the arts during the first part of the twentieth century.  Modernism reflects.

The Moderns. The Moderns---overview The event that forms the far boundary for the era of writers in this unit is WWI. Although America emerged victorious.

The Modern Period Challenging the American Dream

Modernism Review & Connections to Hemingway. Historical Context World War I ( ) –Directly affected Hemingway who served as a Red Cross ambulance.

 Welcome back!  Outlook for the rest of the year.  Grammar packets!  Intro to Modernism Ppt.  Take Notes!  Calendar & Study Guide  Gatsby Anticipation.

The Modern Age I had a world, and it slipped away from me. War blew up more than the bodies of men...It blew ideas away. Sherwood Anderson.

HOW HISTORY INFLUENCES TEXTS Modernism ( )

The Moderns The Moderns Event Timeline 1905: Einstein formulates his theory of relativity 1914: The Panama Canal Opens 1917: America.

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

Unit 2 Introduction September 26/27. Warm - Up 1.Grab Your Notebooks 2.Answer the following: 1.How do you think you performed on the essay? 2.Why do you.

Modernism Literature

Modernism The Literary Movement

Welcome to Health Class! Are you ready to begin a new unit?

AND ITS IMPACT ON AMERICAN

MODERNISM & THE AMERICAN DREAM

An Introduction to the Moderns:

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

Challenging the American Dream

The Great Gatsby Bellringer #1 4/8/13

What is your definition of the American Dream?

The great Gatsby My favorite

Great Gatsby McKee.

F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Jazz Age

Harlem Renaissance Note Taking Assignment

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

Accepting Yourself is a key part of mental and emotional health.

What do you know about…. Modernism? The 1920s? The Harlem Renaissance?

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

What is the American Dream?.

Challenging the American Dream

The Paradox of the American Dream

Challenging the American Dream

Modernism ( ) Emphasis on bold experimentation in style and form, reflecting the fragmentation of society. Rejection of traditional themes and.

Chapter 7: Analysis questions

Political Beliefs and Behaviors

The Values that Unite Us

Challenging the American Dream

American Dream Make a t-chart using images present in this video:

The Great Gatsby Bellringer #1 4/8/13

Reacting to Major Changes in the Country

Presentation transcript:

THE MODERNS and the American Dream 1920’s and The great gatsby

Disillusionment Disillusionment A loss of naïve faith or trust Does everyone reach their dreams? What happens to people when they fail to reach their dreams? Disillusionment A loss of naïve faith or trust naive = ? (hint- vocab word from The Crucible) Example: Going to a movie you’ve looked forward to, and it’s terrible. How does that make you feel about future movies?

What is Modernism? When: After WWI Why? Americans lost their innocence and were becoming cynical new morals were developing they were disillusioned with tradition What it did: Rejected traditional themes and styles of writing (OLD American Lit Textbook pgs 524-528)

THE AMERICAN DREAM THREE Main Ideas: 1. America is an Eden. a perfect place (a utopia). a land of beauty, bounty, and UNLIMITED promise 2. Americans are optimistic. a positive outlook on life (The glass is half FULL.) constant opportunities and abundance of resources believe in PROGRESS life would continually get better and better 3. Americans are self-reliant. relying on one's own abilities and decisions putting trust in one’s own potential

Look at your collage How is YOUR idea of the American Dream similar to the three main ideas? How is it different? Assignment: 1. Write TWO complete sentences on the back of your collage comparing it with the three main ideas of the American Dream. 2. Write TWO complete sentences on the back of your collage contrasting it with the three main ideas of the American Dream. If you don’t feel that there is a contrast, explain why.