Teaching Foreign Dignitaries: There is confusion by Fauset

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Teaching Foreign Dignitaries
Modernist literature developed in the early nineteenth century due to increasing industrialization and globalization. It characterized fiction writing and poetry necessitated by new technologies and events like the World War 1. Most writers were trying new ways of expression and representation and most of the articles were about the status of the World during this period. Modernist literature spoke about aspects such as the decline of civilization and increased capitalism by incorporating irony and satire in the narrations (Randall, 824-835). The essay seeks to look at and analyze various articles written in the American modernist literature and the how it influenced the American culture.
Hemingway’s letter of August 18, 1918 to his Parents
Hemingway uses dark irony and sarcasm, but still maintains seriousness in sharing about the hard times of War with his parents in the letter. He writes about his personal experiences in the war as opposed to previous writers who wrote about war, but were never near the line of fire. He shows serious effects of war such as being hit by a bullet and goes on to use irony to explain that it’s only dangerous if the bullets hit you. Hemingway highlights his bravery and courage during the war as he got shot getting an injured soldier to safety. He, however doesn’t take credit for this. As opposed to other articles written about war, the letter is direct and to the point which put a lot of reality in it. Hemingway attempts not to worry his parents through the use of irony in the early parts of the letter, but follows it up with serious personal experiences and even shares the injuries he sustained in battle. He shows the dark side of war as opposed to the beautiful side that had been shared by previous articles (Randall, 824-835). He puts into perspective the reality of being gassed and its devastating effects in war.
The letter characterizes modernist literature through the use of sarcasm, irony and directness. We are also able to get an insight about the history America in World War 1 through the personal experiences of a soldier in battle. The letter further shows patriotism in soldiers who are ready to risk their lives for the safety and protection of the many citizens.
There is confusion by Fauset
Fauset highlights the importance of kingship and origin as he attempts to clear the confusion associated with black and white races. During this period, the black race was considered inferior to the white and some even thought of it being evil. The author focuses on a beautiful black lady struggling to make it as a singer and dancer in a world her race and gender were against her. He shows the lady’s determination to be successful regardless of all the obstacles. The author then shares the story of a white lady who went against her race and social class by falling in love and marrying a black man. The book is written at a time racism was the order of the day in America and especially the mistreatment and disregard of the black race (Gikandi, 419-424). The author in his narration shows that the people of the black race can be as successful as their white counterparts. He advocates against cat...