“The Stolen Child”, “The Second Coming”, and Modernism

Mal ChristineAdrian Velazquez

“The Stolen Child”

• http://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/stolen-child

“The Second Coming”

• http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/172062

Modernism

• ~1900—WWII• Rejected Enlightenment, religion,

traditional ideals• Problems facing Britain: poverty,

child labor, prostitution• Factors sparking Modernism:

Industrialization, WWI• Writing style: self-consciousness,

irony

What other works embraced Modernism’s innovative attitude?

• Queer culture– To get away from hetero “norm”– Escaping what they’re used to doing

For homework, please find your own example of a piece of work (literature, art, film, etc.), an event, an era, or any other aspect of culture that epitomizes the attitudes of Modernism. Please explain how it does so, and provide a visual. Also, if possible, explain what this particular work/event/era transitioned from (A.K.A., what were they rebelling against?), and any happenings that may have sparked this transition. Respond to at least two other responses.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg