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TSAR Discussion: Modernism and Minimalism in Literature Today

Explore the influence of modernism and minimalism in "The Sun Also Rises" by Hemingway, discussing character analysis, iceberg theory, and connections with contemporary culture. Research paper on TSAR characterization and literary critiques. Enhance reading strategies for fragmented and elemental imagery found in the text.

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TSAR Discussion: Modernism and Minimalism in Literature Today

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  1. Hello, my friends. For today: • TSAR Discussion • Pairing and sharing of notes • Collect Gatsby analysis outlines • Character introduction • Iceberg Strategies • Modernism and Minimalism • eecumings • Research paper

  2. TSAR Characterization • Cohn • Frances • Jake • Brett (Lady Ashley)

  3. Notes on the Iceberg Theory • Did you notice? • How did it affect your enjoyment/comprehension? • Did you monitor/alter your reading strategy?

  4. Modernism and MinimalismConnections Between the ’20s and Today • A changing culture with less time to read and less interest in reading • A decline in the general reading ability of Americans. • A desire for the truth, the “tell it like it is” attitude that is the trademark of minimalist writing: • Disillusionment after/with: WWI, Great Depression, 1960s assassinations, the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, Iran-Contra, Iraq • A reaction against the hyperbole of American advertising

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  6. eecummings • Fragmented? Check. • Primitive? Check. • Elemental? Check. • Imagery? Check.

  7. TSAR Research Paper • Moodle • Online Database • Search for literary critiques of TSAR • X number of credible sources • Organize them as you see fit • Authors agree/disagree on one/many issues • 7-10 paragraph paper • Tentative due date in two weeks (March 14th)

  8. For next time… • Choose a parable/fable/story for your Hemingway-style reinterpretation • Familiarize yourselves with online database research resources • Read Ch. 6-9 in TSAR

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