Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Like Hemingway!
In the time between the wars, there was an expatiate movement, especially of ex-servicemen who considered themselves to be a "lost generation". Many moved to Paris and created an intellectual movement of minimalism (like HEMINGWAY!) and the rise of existentialism... this, to me, truly epitomizes the psychological effects of WWI. Many thought they, and their generation, were defined by WWI, and they could never go beyond that. Their youth, idealism, hope and dreams were lost. Yet I think that the unique culture they created was ultimately of immense value to society... and I wonder how they reacted to the next world war.
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It would be interesting to see how the "lost generation" would react to WWII because I know that I personally, and others, think of post-WWI generation being defined as the after WWI generation but when it comes to WWII I think more of suburbia then post-WWII depression.
ReplyDeleteIt's fascinating to talk about the psychological effects war has on people. Not just with WWI but with any war- we saw it first hand with "The Good Soldier"- how truly devastating war can be on those who serve for their country.
ReplyDeleteYou bring up some great points and I think this is a topic that definitely needs to be brought up in discussion- the moral and atmosphere that resulted when the war ended. Great job :)