literary movement
US drama
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Summary
definition of the movement
geopolitical,social and historical context
works of the movement
US DRAMA
Part 01
Literary and theatrical genre that emerged in the 20th century Realistic at first but psychological and social theme approach Willingness to criticize the american society
US DRAMA
Part 02
SOCIAL
GEOPOLITICAL
Baby-Boom Social inequalities Consumer society
After the World War II Harry Truman USA has become a superpower
HISTORICAL
Dawn of literary realism in Europe First generation of great American playwrights Eugène O'Neill 1936
US DRAMA
Part 03
"The Catcher in the Rye" by Jerome David Salinger
The novel follows Holden Caulfield, a 16-year-old teenager who leaves his prep school after being expelled. He wanders around New York City for a few days, meeting various characters and reflecting on his life and the society he perceives as hypocritical and corrupt. Holden is searching for identity and meaning, while struggling with feelings of disconnection.
Published in 1951, the novel is set in post-war America.Its cultural heritage makes it a point of reference when discussing society and its developments.
US DRAMA
Part 03
"Revolutionary Road" by Richard Yates
Revolutionary Road tells the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a couple in the 1950s who seem to have everything they need to be happy but are bored with their middle-class routine. Dreaming of leaving everything behind for Paris, they see their plans collapse in the face of fears, social conventions, and an unexpected pregnancy. The novel criticizes American conformism.
Denounces conformity and the quest for security at all costs in 1950s America. Illustrates the failure of the American dream
US DRAMA
Part 03
Nighthawks by Edward Hopper
The painting depicts a night scene in an American diner, brightly lit by artificial light, contrasting with the deserted streets of the city. Through a large bay window, we can see four figures: a waiter behind the counter and three customers, a couple, and another man sitting with his back to us.
Dramatic atmosphere : nothing seems to be happening but everything is in the silences and the absents look Central theme of American drama, where characters struggle against loneliness or the failure of the American dream.
US DRAMA
Part 03
Automat by Edward Hopper
The painting represent a woman alone in a restaurant. Everything contributes to a feeling of silence and isolation. The woman is alone in this place, absorbed in her thoughts, and the absence of details allows the viewer to imagine her story.
Automat expresses the loneliness and isolation of the individual in modern society, a central theme in American drama.Hopper transforms an ordinary everyday scene into a truly dramatic scene, which ties in with the US Drama movement.
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literary movement
US drama
alves da costa rosanna
Summary
definition of the movement
geopolitical,social and historical context
works of the movement
US DRAMA
Part 01
Literary and theatrical genre that emerged in the 20th century Realistic at first but psychological and social theme approach Willingness to criticize the american society
US DRAMA
Part 02
SOCIAL
GEOPOLITICAL
Baby-Boom Social inequalities Consumer society
After the World War II Harry Truman USA has become a superpower
HISTORICAL
Dawn of literary realism in Europe First generation of great American playwrights Eugène O'Neill 1936
US DRAMA
Part 03
"The Catcher in the Rye" by Jerome David Salinger
The novel follows Holden Caulfield, a 16-year-old teenager who leaves his prep school after being expelled. He wanders around New York City for a few days, meeting various characters and reflecting on his life and the society he perceives as hypocritical and corrupt. Holden is searching for identity and meaning, while struggling with feelings of disconnection.
Published in 1951, the novel is set in post-war America.Its cultural heritage makes it a point of reference when discussing society and its developments.
US DRAMA
Part 03
"Revolutionary Road" by Richard Yates
Revolutionary Road tells the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a couple in the 1950s who seem to have everything they need to be happy but are bored with their middle-class routine. Dreaming of leaving everything behind for Paris, they see their plans collapse in the face of fears, social conventions, and an unexpected pregnancy. The novel criticizes American conformism.
Denounces conformity and the quest for security at all costs in 1950s America. Illustrates the failure of the American dream
US DRAMA
Part 03
Nighthawks by Edward Hopper
The painting depicts a night scene in an American diner, brightly lit by artificial light, contrasting with the deserted streets of the city. Through a large bay window, we can see four figures: a waiter behind the counter and three customers, a couple, and another man sitting with his back to us.
Dramatic atmosphere : nothing seems to be happening but everything is in the silences and the absents look Central theme of American drama, where characters struggle against loneliness or the failure of the American dream.
US DRAMA
Part 03
Automat by Edward Hopper
The painting represent a woman alone in a restaurant. Everything contributes to a feeling of silence and isolation. The woman is alone in this place, absorbed in her thoughts, and the absence of details allows the viewer to imagine her story.
Automat expresses the loneliness and isolation of the individual in modern society, a central theme in American drama.Hopper transforms an ordinary everyday scene into a truly dramatic scene, which ties in with the US Drama movement.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Congratulations
LEARNING UNIT