Name: . Period: . Modernism Anticipation Guide The following ideas and concepts are all conveyed in the modernist works that we will be reading in the upcoming unit. We should think about and discuss these ideas and concepts before we read these works so that we have an understanding of what the author is trying to convey in his work. The authors comment on each one of the following ideas through the dialogue and action of each character in their stories. Actively reading and thinking about these ideas and concepts will help students understand the many themes found in the works as well as help students with the research paper at the end of the year. agree disagree. Directions: Respond to each statement with or There are some things in life that are absurd or pointless. _______________ Some things happen randomly in the and without reason. _________________ Your mental outlook on life is determined by your physical nature. ________________ Your own mental outlook can make you feel alienated from others. _______ _____ Human rights are something you are born with. _________________ It is important to give meaning to life. _________________ We have the freedom to make choices in life. __ ___________ Our choices can affect another person’s fate. _________________ Directions: Use complete sentences to answer each question below in your own words. Give at least one reason or example to support you point. What is absurdity? Define and give a specific example to support your point? What is a metamorphosis? Define and give a specific example to support your point?
Name: . Period: . Modernism Anticipation Guide The following ideas and concepts are all conveyed in the modernist works that we will be reading in the upcoming unit. We should think about and discuss these ideas and concepts before we read these works so that we have an understanding of what the author is trying to convey in his work. The authors comment on each one of the following ideas through the dialogue and action of each character in their stories. Actively reading and thinking about these ideas and concepts will help students understand the many themes found in the works as well as help students with the research paper at the end of the year. Directions: Respond to each statement with agree or disagree. There are some things in life that are absurd or pointless. _______________ Some things happen randomly in the and without reason. _________________ Your mental outlook on life is determined by your physical nature. ________________ Your own mental outlook can make you feel alienated from others. _______ _____ Human rights are something you are born with. _________________ It is important to give meaning to life. _________________ We have the freedom to make choices in life. __ ___________ Our choices can affect another person’s fate. _________________ Directions: Use complete sentences to answer each question below in your own words. Give at least one reason or example to support you point. What is absurdity? Define and give a specific example to support your point? What is a metamorphosis? Define and give a specific example to support your point?
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