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AMERICAN LITERATURE - Coggle Diagram
AMERICAN LITERATURE
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Recurrent themes
Relationship with society, nature, science
The American Dream
“The belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their own version of success in a society in which upward mobility is possible for everyone”
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Alienation and Isolation
The experience and consequences of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong, or in which one should be involved.
Rebellion and protest
Process of resisting authority, control, or convention.
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What does it focus on?
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It focuses on American history and what is happening in the country during the context of production
American vs British
American Literature
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modern, easier and accesible
focused on politics, economics and social status
Use of satire, sarcasm and cynism
British Literature
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focused on romance, human values, ideals and manners and class differences