Postmodernist writers use skepticism to question the notion of social progress and accepted truths. After World War II, the loss of hope in the world was sparked and it was the beginning of postmodernism. The rise of technology led to a better understanding of the world. Allen Ginsberg makes a powerful statement about the notion of world progress in his poem “Homework” by using post modernist characteristics such as, skepticism and dark humor. The poem “Homework” by Allen Ginsberg is a strong example of postmodernism. Postmodernism is based on skepticism, doubt or uncertainty of conventional wisdom, accepted truths, and notions of social progress. In the poem “Homework,” Allen Ginsberg uses skepticism to bring light to social issues.
