Modernism
Which historical event deeply influenced Modernist writers?
World War I.
What narrative technique represents a character’s thoughts directly?
Stream of consciousness.
Where is most of Joyce’s fiction set?
Dublin
Which technique is strongly associated with Woolf?
Stream of consciousness.
Which Orwell novel describes a totalitarian society?
1984
What feeling is often associated with Modernist literature?
Alienation / fragmentation / uncertainty.
Who developed the idea of the “epiphany”?
Joyce
What collection includes “Eveline” and “The Dead”?
Dubliners
Name one Woolf novel.
Mrs Dalloway / To the Lighthouse.
What is “Big Brother”?
The symbol of totalitarian control.
Name one characteristic of Modernist writing.
Stream of consciousness / fragmented narration / subjective perspective.
What is an unreliable narrator?
A narrator whose version of events cannot be fully trusted.
What is an epiphany in Joyce’s works?
A sudden moment of revelation
What is the central theme of Mrs Dalloway?
Identity / time / memory / isolation.
Which novel is an allegory of the Russian Revolution?
Animal Farm.
Modernist writers rejected the certainties of which previous age?
The Victorian age.
How is time often represented in the modern novel?
In a non-linear / subjective way.
Which famous novel follows Leopold Bloom in one single day?
Ulysses
How does Woolf represent reality?
Through subjective perceptions and inner thoughts.
What is Newspeak?
A language designed to limit free thought.
Why did Modernist writers experiment with form?
To represent the complexity and instability of modern life.
Difference between Victorian and Modernist novels?
Victorian novels are more linear/objective; Modernist novels are fragmented/psychological.
Why was Ulysses revolutionary?
Because of its experimental language and stream of consciousness technique.
Why is Woolf considered a Modernist writer?
Because she experiments with time, consciousness and narrative structure.
Main message of Orwell’s dystopias?
The danger of authoritarianism and manipulation