Tenets
Emphasizes one's ideas and desires Focuses on the discovery of meaning/identity/values
Individualism
What historical event led to the start of Modernism ideals?
WWI
When did modernism begin?
19th century
Simplicity over 'sophistication' in expression, thought, etc.
Primitivism
What advancements were expedited by Modernist thought?
Science and Technology
Where did modernism primarily emerge?
Europe
Focus on values, experiences, and human potential (Reason/Science/Dignity)
Humanism
Modernism theorist that focused on the breakdown of tradition norms like religion, and used techniques like the stream of conciousness.
James Joyce
What is a commonly used modernism technique used for authors?
Stream of Conciousness
Disconnection due to a complex, changing, confusing, disjointed, and uncertain world
Alienation
A modernist theorist focused on individual autonomy over divine direction and separation from the collective conscious/the 'herd'.
Friedrich Nietzsche
A phrase used by Modernist Theorist Friedrich Nietzsche to disillusion traditional religious views?
Death of God
The idea that nothing is real. Rejecting and questioning the purpose of all things and creating a new meaning for life.
Nihilism
Modernist theorist that used fragmentation in literature to express the complexities of modern life.
T.S. Eliot
Individuals must create their own meaning in life, take responsibility for their actions, and shape their destiny rather than rely on predetermined systems or divine guidance.
Existentialism