The 2016 election was a result of the large division in our nation in which people of certain races, financial status, gender, and ethnicity were looked down upon by other members of society. Prejudgment of others ran rampant throughout our nation after citizens began to turn against others, causing a deep barrier to be formed. The formation of this barrier was a result of the tendencies of people to be afraid of others that are depicted as being different from themselves, either socially, culturally, or physically, all driven by the fear of the unknown. As a society depicts a group of individuals as different, this barrier continues to grow, creating groups that are socially accepted by society and groups that are viewed as outcasts or dangers
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In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” the man upstairs has difficulty deciding whether he should attempt to go downstairs and converse with the women. The man experiences a variety of thoughts, including thoughts about Michael Angelo, who the women are speaking of, the yellow fog surrounding a house, his own appearance, infinite time, and several other thoughts that depict the extreme social anxiety and indecisiveness he suffers. These thoughts seemed extremely detailed, unfiltered, and abrupt with no smooth transitions, creating difficulty for the reader in following and understanding the man’s thoughts, decisions, and the overall purpose of the short story. This indecisiveness made it clear that the main character lacks self confidence and is struggling between whom he aims to be and who he currently is, depicting a struggle from within that symbolizes indecisiveness about self-identity. “The Garden Party” is similar to this modernist writing style in which Laura also struggles to find both herself and her self-identity. Laura struggles with thoughts and actions that are imposed upon her by her family, as well as her own thoughts and actions. Laura believes that the garden party should be cancelled due to the devastating incident that resulted in the death of a man, taking place close to her house by saying. This is made clear to the reader as she states; “Of course, we can’t have our party, can we?...The band and everyone arriving .They’d hear us, mother; they’re nearly neighbors!”(8, l. 1-3). Her mother ultimately disagrees as she believes it is foolish to waste a good party, despite what has happened. The ability to defend one’s own thoughts and actions takes courage when others, especially close family members, disagree with one’s own personal beliefs. It takes confidence and courage to stand up for what one believes in.
In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” the man upstairs has difficulty deciding whether he should attempt to go downstairs and converse with the women. The man experiences a variety of thoughts, including thoughts about Michael Angelo, who the women are speaking of, the yellow fog surrounding a house, his own appearance, infinite time, and several other thoughts that depict the extreme social anxiety and indecisiveness he suffers. These thoughts seemed extremely detailed, unfiltered, and abrupt with no smooth transitions, creating difficulty for the reader in following and understanding the man’s thoughts, decisions, and the overall purpose of the short story. This indecisiveness made it clear that the main character lacks self confidence and is struggling between whom he aims to be and who he currently is, depicting a struggle from within that symbolizes indecisiveness about self-identity. “The Garden Party” is similar to this modernist writing style in which Laura also struggles to find both herself and her self-identity. Laura struggles with thoughts and actions that are imposed upon her by her family, as well as her own thoughts and actions. Laura believes that the garden party should be cancelled due to the devastating incident that resulted in the death of a man, taking place close to her house by saying. This is made clear to the reader as she states; “Of course, we can’t have our party, can we?...The band and everyone arriving .They’d hear us, mother; they’re nearly neighbors!”(8, l. 1-3). Her mother ultimately disagrees as she believes it is foolish to waste a good party, despite what has happened. The ability to defend one’s own thoughts and actions takes courage when others, especially close family members, disagree with one’s own personal beliefs. It takes confidence and courage to stand up for what one believes in.