ENG-120-INA Final Exam

1980s Disasters

The decade marked by significant political assassinations, the spread of the AIDS virus, and notable disasters such as the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Political Assassination

The targeted killing of a prominent individual for political reasons; examples include Anwar Sadat and John Lennon.

Minimalism in Literature

A style characterized by a focus on simplicity, limiting narrative details, and often leaving plots open-ended.

Chernobyl

A catastrophic nuclear disaster that occurred in the Soviet Union in 1986, highlighting the dangers of nuclear energy.

Toni Morrison's 'Beloved'

A novel that explores the themes of slavery through personal and collective narratives.

Raymond Carver

American short story writer known for his minimalist style and works such as 'What We Talk About When We Talk About Love.'

'Recatitif'

A short story by Toni Morrison that explores themes of race and friendship without explicitly identifying the characters' races.

'Maus II' by Art Spiegelman

A graphic novel that tells the story of the Holocaust through the allegorical representation of Jews as mice and Nazis as cats.

The 1990s New World Disorder

The period characterized by significant social upheavals, including anti-government movements and an increase in violence despite the growth of democracy.

Naomi Shihab Nye

A poet whose works often reflect her Palestinian heritage and experiences as a refugee, highlighting themes of family and identity.

Paula Vogel

Playwright whose works reflect mature topics such as sexual maturation, creates her own world while playing with history

Jean Baudrillard's Theory

A perspective that examines the complexities of globalization, particularly in relation to the 9/11 attacks, suggesting a self-destructive inclinations of superpowers.

AIDS Virus

A global epidemic that alarmingly spread in the 1980s, raising awareness about health and societal issues.

The Challenger Disaster

The tragic explosion of the U.S. space shuttle Challenger shortly after launch in 1986.

The Berlin Wall

A barrier that divided East and West Berlin, which was knocked down in 1989, marking the end of the Cold War.

Apartheid

A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa, which faced increasing international condemnation and divestment campaigns in the 1980s.

Postmodernism

A literary movement characterized by questioning traditional narratives, often featuring metafiction and an emphasis on individual interpretation.

Paranoia post-9/11

The widespread fear and insecurity in the U.S. following the September 11 attacks, impacting perceptions of global prominence and safety.