Literary Landscapes · Narrative Reading

Urban Alienation in Modernism

Analyzing the city as a site of fragmentation and isolation in early 20th century texts.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do modernist authors use sensory imagery to convey the overwhelming nature of the city?
  2. 2What does the motif of the stranger reveal about social connectivity in urban settings?
  3. 3How does the rhythm of prose reflect the mechanical pace of industrial life?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ELA11LT01AC9ELA11LT04
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: Literary Landscapes
Period: Narrative Reading

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