Modernism

The Modern period spans the time between World War I and World War II (1915-1946)

As with all periods in intellectual history, it builds upon what came before.
Romanticim (1776-1848): An idealized view of the world wherein deeper meaning can be found for those who transcend life's struggles. Focus on beauty, deeper truth, and powerful human experience
Realism (1848-1914): A realistic view of real life and its challenges. Life is harsh and bitter, and yet meaning can be found for those who engage with real people rather than retreating into the dreamy, unrealistic world. Think Huck vs. Tom
Modernism (1915-1946) You will figure out just what Modernism is today and tomorrow, and the majority of the books you will read from here on out fit within this time period.

Watch The Grapes of Wrath
Write down significant quotes from the movie
Homework: Find the red anthology you checked out for this course, The American Experience.
Read pages 693-708
As you read, write 12 quiz questions for a game we will play tomorrow. That's one question for each full page you read (although you don't have to write one question per page, that's the approximate spacing).
Homework: Read Hemingway's "In Another Country," page 721. Be prepared to answer question 10 at the end in class tomorrow.