New Historicism Warm-Up

New Historicism

100

What is New Historicism?

This literary lens looks at how a story is shaped by the time and place it was written.

200

Who created the New Historicism lens?

The New Historicism lens was created by Stephen Greenblatt in the 1980s.

300

How the New Historicism lens appears in 1984

In 1984, New Historicism appears in how Orwell reflects the fear of totalitarian regimes after World War II and during Stalin’s rule

Historical Content

100

In what decade did the New Historicism lens started to be recognized?

1980s

200

Which year did Cold War started?

1947

300

In what day and year did World War II officially ended?

September 2, 1945

Random

100

Spell Mr's full name

Liam Moffat

200

State one adjective Mr. Moffat calls us at the beginning of class.

Loosers/Idiots/Nerds

300

How many lockers are in Chapel?

306