1. BW 16 March 2015 Brainstorm what is meant by the human condition. Have 10 ideas in a circle map.

2. Objective & Purpose In a circle map, define the term modernism. Gain context for our unit on modern poetry and modern literature—All Quiet on the Western Front.

3. Modernism Not modern like new! It is an intellectual, historical, and cultural movement. End of the 19 th century-middle of the 20 th century. Pablo Picasso’s “Girl Before a Mirror” (1932)

4. Modernism Developed out of the culture in Europe during the late 1800’s (Victorian era) Developed out of the cultural change in America: the Industrial revolution. Everything was new, different, and on the cutting edge. Salvador Dali’s “The Persistence of Memory” (1931)

5. Modernism WW1: angst, lack of understanding, and revolution. In respect to English Literature, Ezra Pound said it best: “Make it new.” Frank Lloyd Wright Falling Water (1935)

6. Modernism In respect to poetry: – It is taking from all the different cultures in the world and turning them into what is now termed free verse poetry. – It is reinventing traditional forms Jackson Pollock (1952)

7. Modernism In respect to poetry: – No rhyme – No real form – It is the weird and the difficult Barnett Newman’s Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow, and Blue? (1966)

8. Modernism In respect to literature: – New forms of story telling developed… – Stream of conscious writing – Multiple story tellers – Experimentation with perspective…from a bug’s POV…a mentally handicapped child… Robert Rauschenberg “Untitled” (1963)

9. Modernism American Literature--Modernism (1914-1946)

10. Post-Modernism Happening right now A breaking away entirely No structure The tearing down of all forms and beliefs No absolute truth – No good or evil – No man or woman – No truth in language Renee Magritte’s “The Treachery of images”

11. Vocabulary #1 All Quiet on the Western Front Quiz Friday Directions: Give your own definition or synonym. Draw an image to represent the word. 1.Ostracized (11) verb. excluded from a group; made outsiders 2.Implored (15) verb. begged for earnestly 3.Obliterate (20) verb. to remove from memory; to destroy 4.Disconcerted (5) adj. a feeling of discomfort 5.Trifling (8) adj. unimportant or frivolous

12. Vocabulary #1 All Quiet on the Western Front Quiz Friday Directions: Give your own definition or synonym. Draw an image to represent the word. 1.Ostracized (11) verb. excluded from a group; made outsiders 2.Implored (15) verb. begged for earnestly 3.Obliterate (20) verb. to remove from memory; to destroy 4.Disconcerted (5) adj. a feeling of discomfort 5.Trifling (8) adj. unimportant or frivolous 6.Melancholy (20) adj. dejected; sad 7.Indifferent (22) adj. marked by a lack of interest or concern for something 8.Uncanny (40) adj. seeming to have a supernatural character; mysterious 9.Remonstrance (49) noun. a presentation of grievances or complaints 10.Patronizingly (36) adv. condescendingly

13. Modern Poetry Project Literary Analysis & Author’s Technique PTC Purpose Task Context

14. Homework Form a theme. Think of an experience that gave you insight into the human condition, and write about this; or, think of an imaginary or fictional experience that gives insight into the human condition; write about this. 1 page write up.