Modern Literature Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’?
Harper Lee
What literature era does ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ belong to?
Modern Literature (1960)
Why is ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ important in literature?
Explores racial injustice in the American South, inspiring empathy and moral growth
Who is the author of ‘1984’?
George Orwell
What literature era does ‘1984’ belong to?
Modern Literature (1949)
Why is ‘1984’ important in literature?
Dystopian novel warning about the dangers of totalitarianism and surveillance states
Who is the author of ‘The Great Gatsby’?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
What literature era does ‘The Great Gatsby’ belong to?
Modernism (1925)
Why is ‘The Great Gatsby’ important in literature?
Critiques the American Dream and explores themes of wealth, love, and social change
Who is the author of ‘The Catcher in the Rye’?
J.D. Salinger
What literature era does ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ belong to?
Modern Literature (1951)
Why is ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ important in literature?
Captures adolescent confusion, rebellion, and alienation in post-war America
