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| Evolution of Literature
As time passes literature changes. The earliest works in the literature, such as Homer and Hesiod, offered ideas of creationism and mythology. Every generation built upon these original works. Literature works to bring understanding to life, relationships, and the universe. This search for understanding serves to explain why each era is represented differently. Discoveries are made, diction and language change in society, social classes evolve, education became more readily available, and women’s place in society shifted from the caregiver to an equal member. Romanticism provided Wollstonecraft a basis for her feminist work, and she conveys her complex, formal writing in a way that everyday women could respond to. The Victorian era built upon this formal style by presenting Bronte’s work revealing perspectives of family life expected from female writers as well as intellectual representations of multi-dimensional characters. Modernism and post-modernism learned from the works of the past and moved forward to new means of expression. Fragmented ideas mixed with graphic imagery and realistic language give readers a reading experience that is a mental shock to the senses. The evolution of literature reveals many changes. The great works of the past serve as models for newer generations to learn from and build upon. Language may be the most noticeable change in modern and post-modern literature. For generations writers have used realistic language to appeal to readers and convey mood and meaning. Because language changes in society, diction in literature representing realism changes as well. Female writers reveal the changes in their writing, but they also faced specific difficulties that male writers did not. In the Romantic and Victorian periods women were not widely recognized as intellectuals or appreciated as strong writers. Historical review of these works reveals the gender issues of the past and how the works of female writers are as extraordinary as their male counterparts. Mary Wollstonecraft realized this discrimination and wrote “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman” in response to this issue with the hope of initiating change. Emily Bronte’s lie fit into the social expectations of females during the Victorian period, quiet, close to family, and working in education. Despite her outward appearance of submissive perfection Bronte’s work reveal a strong, intelligent woman who recognized social positions as well as anyone, and perhaps better. These female authors paved the way for future generations. Writers like Alice Munro and Anne Carson are accepted as exceptional writers today partially because of early women advancing the feminist movement. Carson pays homage to Emily Bronte ad her sister Charlotte in her poem “The Glass Essay.” Even though literature has changed, language is more realistic, imagery is more graphic, and subjects are bolder, the female writers of today represent the grand writing tradition started by their Romantic and Victorian English sisters. жүктеу/скачать 75,79 Kb. Достарыңызбен бөлісу:
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