Society's Impact on Literature

The video explores how literature reflects and influences society, using examples like Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle', which highlighted industrialization's human costs, and John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath', depicting the Great Depression's impact. It discusses post-WWII America, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on Ralph Ellison's 'Invisible Man'. The rise of feminist literature is exemplified by Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale'. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding societal contexts in literary analysis.

What was Upton Sinclair's primary goal in writing 'The Jungle'?

• To depict the beauty of industrialization

• To promote socialist politics

• To write a romantic novel

• To entertain readers with a thrilling story

Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?

• The start of World War II

• The Dust Bowl migration

• The stock market crash of 1929

• The end of World War I

In 'The Grapes of Wrath', what do the characters discover upon reaching California?

• A land of opportunity and wealth

• Immediate employment and prosperity

• Unfair working conditions and low wages

• A welcoming community

What does the title 'Invisible Man' refer to in Ralph Ellison's novel?

• A superhero with invisibility powers

• A magician performing tricks

• A ghost haunting the protagonist

• The overlooked African-Americans in post-war society

What societal issue does 'Invisible Man' primarily address?

• Economic prosperity

• Technological advancement

• Racial inequality

• Environmental conservation

What is the setting of Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale'?

• A distant planet

• A medieval kingdom

• A theocratic military dictatorship

• A futuristic utopia

What fear does 'The Handmaid's Tale' reflect according to Margaret Atwood?

• Fear of economic collapse

• Fear of technological failure

• Fear of religious conservative politics

• Fear of alien invasion