Modernism Flashcards
(30 cards)
Astute
Adjective-clever; shrewd
Arrogance
(N.) overbearing pride
Arrogance
(N.) overbearing pride
Astute
Adjective-clever; shrewd
Forge
Verb-to form, shape, or produce
Lissome
Adjective-easy and graceful in movement
Obsequiously
Adverb-much too willing to obey
Garrulous
Adjective -tiresomely talkative
Imperturbable
Adjective-not easily disturbed or annoyed
Litany
Noun-a repetitive chant or recital
Luxuriate
Verb-to throughly enjoy; take delight in
Pervade
Verb-spread through out
Virginia Woolf
Upper middle class
Educated at home
Bloomsbury Group (book club)
Stream of consciousness
“The Duchess and the Jeweler” what did Oliver Bacon do in his youth
Sold stolen dogs then cheap watches
Why does Oliver make the Duchess wait ten minutes?
Because he can (he’s important)
What is the Duchess selling and why
Ten pearls because she’s a gambler (the Duke doesn’t approve)
James Joyce
Childhood poverty=father was an alcoholic
Irish
“Araby” is a semi-autobiography
Forge
Verb-to form, shape, or produce
Lissome
Adjective-easy and graceful in movement
Obsequiously
Adverb-much too willing to obey
Garrulous
Adjective -tiresomely talkative
Imperturbable
Adjective-not easily disturbed or annoyed
Litany
Noun-a repetitive chant or recital
Luxuriate
Verb-to throughly enjoy; take delight in
