Abernathy Test: Aspects of Southern Literature and Modernism and where they occur

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What is the tone of “To Build a Fire” and setting?

Tragic and sad. Freezing Wilderness

Be able to explain Naturalism and how it is recognizable in “To Build a Fire” or “The Story of an Hour?” 

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Naturalism emerged as a theme of

realism where subconscious choices or decisions mimicked the body's natural response to a stimuli, suggesting that we in some instances, we had no control over the decision for unethical/immoral behavior. It simply is a reaction to an event.

Explain where Deism is used in “The Outcasts of Poker Flats.”

John Oakhurst is a gambler. He believes in luck and chance.

What does Kate Chopin think of the traditional roles of women?

Women are enslaved by traditional roles (work, sex, life).

Where does Kate Chopin’s thought of traditional roles of women occur in “The Story of an Hour?”

when she whispers, “free; free.”

What is Epicureanism?

A belief in which a person does what feels good to them. “the more, the merrier”

What is Stoicism?

A belief in which a person practices moderation. “a little bit of everything”

Explain the use of Modernism in “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky?”

Friction between old and new occurs many times: cite numerous Examples

When answering test essays

simply restate the question and write what you know using quotes. Do NOT write an entire introductory or conclusion paragraph at all!