ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
British Modernists agreed with the traditional American Dream.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the American Modernist Fiction period, Americans became increasingly materialistic throughout the roaring twenties; therefore, the American Dream was to obtain upper class status through the possession of material goods, which was reflected in many of this period’s works.

Detailed explanation-2: -The American Dream during the Modernist Era was best characterized by upward mobility and Americans bettering themselves, which is shown through Americans at this time, the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and, The American Dream.

Detailed explanation-3: -American Modernism is an American art form that focuses on music, literature and visual arts. American Modernism has improved the social issues present in the 1930s such as gender roles and racism, by allowing for a way for people to widely express their opinion on the matter.

Detailed explanation-4: -American modernism was a cultural movement in the United States, showing both progressive transformation and optimism in the future. It is a reflection of life in America during the 20th century and the continuing socially climbing middle class.

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