Britain 1940- and America

Question 1

Describe the situation in Britain after World War II. Give at least three characteristics.

Answer 1

After World war II Britain suffered the loss of world power and its loss of colonies. There was social unrest and fear,

Question 2

Who and what are the Angry Young Men (AYM)?

Answer 2

The Angry Young Men were a group of writers who were dissatisfied with society and made complaints about it, without offering a solution. Including Doris Lessing and John Osborne

Question 3

Mention two prosewriters and one work of each of them who concentrate the fears of society.

Answer 3

George Orwell with 1984 and William Golding with Lord of the Flies

Question 4

Describe the situation in the USA after World War II. Give at least three characteristics.

Answer 4

The USA was a new world power, involving itself in a lot of external wars. Having suffered from a recession and the disbelief in their leaders, like Nixon

Question 5

What four currents can we find in prose writing in the USA?

Answer 5

1. World war II: Kurt Vonnegut
2. Alternative realism: John Barth
3. The Minority novel: James Baldwin
4. Non-fiction novel: Truman Capote