Early Life
Cranes father was a _______ pastor, who got caught up in the holiness controversy. (Religion)
Mormon
Cranes original career choice was...
Military
This controversy caused his life to decline after the sudden fame.
The Dora Clark Incident
Crane was known for his use of __________
Colors
What was the main color used in Maggie?
yellow
Cranes mother was highly involved in which movement?
Temperance Movement
What was the name of the misogynistic society he and his friends created?
S.S.T. Girlum
Why would no one publish "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets"
Too much profanity and detail of prostitution
What was Cranes artistic style?
Impressionistic
The Open Boat was based off the sinking of which ship?
The Commodore
What was his motherly figure sister named?
Agnes, "Aggie"
What sport was Crane the best at?
Baseball
He had to move as a child because of his fathers "______ Controversy"
Holiness
What was the name of Cranes style of journalism? (How did he conduct research)
Investigative Journalism
What was Cranes best seller that gave him over night fame?
The Red Badge of Courage
How many siblings did Crane have?
7
What was Cranes favorite school he attended?
Clavarack
Why was the JOUAM Scandal a big deal?
The JOUAM wanted the publicity from the article
What would Crane do when he had writers block?
Take a trip to the wilderness
What was Cranes goal in his writings?
To write about what he feels not what he thinks
Who first encouraged Crane to write?
His sister Agnes
Where did Crane get his first journalism job?
The New York Tribune
What two things were Crane accused of in the Dora Clark incident that ruined his name? Which one was not true?
Opium addiction and relationship with prostitute Amie Leslie. The opium addiction was not true.
What was Cranes Creed?
Humanity is constantly in conflict with a merciless God, indifferent nature, and a bitter fate
What war was the Red Badge of Courage based on
The Civil War