ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

JAMES JOYCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following characterizes Modernism?
A
the desire to show realistic forms
B
the use of traditional formal structure
C
the lack of interest in characters’ psyches
D
the desire to break with established forms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A notable characteristic of modernism is self-consciousness concerning artistic and social traditions, which often led to experimentation with form, along with the use of techniques that drew attention to the processes and materials used in creating works of art.

Detailed explanation-2: -In literature, visual art, architecture, dance, and music, Modernism was a break with the past and the concurrent search for new forms of expression. Modernism fostered a period of experimentation in the arts from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, particularly in the years following World War I.

Detailed explanation-3: -Commonly written in first-person perspective. Focuses on the inner workings of the characters, and their consciousness. Themes of negative consequences of capitalism and machinery. Themes of isolation and individualism. More items •26-Nov-2021

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