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Victorianism: A Period of Transition (1840–1880)

The Victorian era (1840–1880) was characterized by profound doubts, significant changes, and hesitation. It was a period of great movement, connecting the old world with the new, the ancien régime with modernity, serving as a crucial transition toward the modernity of the 20th century.

Key Features Shaping Victorian Criticism

1. Growth of Literacy

   A large segment of the population gained the ability to read and write English. In 1807, a bill providing universal education was defeated by the British Parliament because the Napoleonic Wars introduced revolutionary ideas, and Parliament feared the English populace reading them. The bill was eventually passed in 1877.

2. Weakening of Religious Dogma

   Religious

Ezra Pound's Indifference to Traditional Criticism

Pound remains entirely indifferent to three specific areas of literary study:

• History of criticism: He rejects traditional historical frameworks.
• Biographical approaches: He criticizes what he terms "washlist criticism," which places excessive importance on biographical data.
• Ahistorical analysis: His method judges a poem according to intrinsic qualities rather than the period in which it was written. He does not believe the passage of time affects the quality or consideration of a literary work.

The Timeless Nature of Poetry

Pound argues that poetry is "always the same; the changes are superficial." While styles, feelings, topics, and vocabulary evolve, the core remains constant.

"What we need is... Continue reading "Ezra Pound: Universal Literary Theory and Criticism" »

Imagism, Vorticism, and the Modernist Movement

The differences between Imagism and Vorticism lie in their status as concrete, specific artistic movements in early 20th-century England. Modernism, by contrast, is a broad umbrella term. It refers to the collective movements—such as Vorticism, Imagism, and Cubism—that sought to dismantle Victorian and 19th-century modes of thought.

To differentiate these concepts:

• Ad Hoc Nature: Imagism and Vorticism were created for specific purposes with defined rules.
• Individualism: The authors involved possessed strong, often arrogant personalities and would have rejected the collective label of "Modernist."
• Retrospective Labeling: The term "Modernism" is only applicable when viewed retrospectively.

Ezra Pound:

Modernism's Literary Revolution: Key Movements

The early 20th century marked a transformative era in literature, often referred to as Modernism, with Ezra Pound as a central figure.

Periods of Modernist Development

Modernism can be broadly divided into two significant periods:

• 1910-1914: The Period of Aggressive Dismantling of Victorianism. This initial phase saw a deliberate break from the conventions and sentiments of the Victorian era.
• 1920-1930: The Period of Fulfillment and Artistic Fruits. This decade witnessed the maturation of Modernist art, yielding some of the greatest contributions to English criticism.

Pioneering Critics of the Modernist Era

The latter period produced influential English critics such as T.S. Eliot, I.A. Richards, F.R.... Continue reading "Modernism's Dawn: Imagism and Vorticism's Impact" »

T.S. Eliot's Concept of Literary Tradition

This concept forms a crucial point of union between Eliot, Pound, Arnold, and the New Critics. While 'traditional' often implies outdated, for Eliot, it held a unique meaning. Eliot's perspective on history sometimes appears contradictory. He sometimes viewed the poet's role as simply expressing their epoch, and at other times, as actively disagreeing with their contemporary period. Eliot leaned towards the former, believing a poet should passively represent their era's ideas without disagreement. This is why he praised Elizabethan poets for their wonderful capacity to 'poetize' their period.

Great universal classic art, in his view, lacks a critical historical capacity; it doesn't question events but... Continue reading "T.S. Eliot's Poetics: Tradition, Language, and the Poet's Role" »

The Industry Life Cycle

1. New Industries

New or reformed industries emerge from technological innovations in products or services, shifts in manufacturing, new consumer needs, or economic and sociological changes. Examples include online men's fashion.

• Characteristics: High initial costs due to low production volumes, slow demand growth, high risk, low customer loyalty, and low entry barriers.
• Pioneer Advantages: Positioning, building customer loyalty, and establishing reference technology.
• Strategies: Reduce uncertainty through technology consolidation, build industry structure, cooperate with stakeholders, maintain rigorous financial policies, and ensure operational flexibility.

2. Growing Industries

Industries such as employment services and computer... Continue reading "Understanding the Four Stages of the Industry Life Cycle" »

Key Figures

Ken Robertson: Journalist and photographer at the Daily Dispatch.

Mamphela Ramphele: A 20-year-old black woman working at the Daily Dispatch.

Plot Summary

Preliminary Situation

Woods learned about the mistreatment of black people by white people, reported in the Daily Dispatch. Ramphele approached the editor about Biko. Biko was interested in Woods to publish his ideas.

Inciting Event

Woods visited Biko, who was under house arrest for inciting revolution. They visited a clinic in Zanempilo and a black township to show Woods the living conditions of black people.

Rising Action

Biko spoke at a stadium advocating for black rule, equal laws, and non-violence. He was arrested. Police attacked a church, reported in the newspaper despite risks.... Continue reading "Cry Freedom: Story of Struggle and Escape" »

Apartheid was a political and social system in South Africa while it was under white minority rule.This was in use in the 20th century, from 1948 to 1994.^[1] Racial segregation had been used for centuries but the new policy started in 1948 was stricter and more systematic.

In the system, the people of South Africa were divided by their race and the races were forced to live apart from each other. There were laws that kept up the racial separation. The system of apartheid in South Africa was banned in 1994. The last president under apartheid was Frederik Willem de Klerk.^[2] After this, Nelson Mandela became the first black president.^[3][4] Both were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts.^[5] Today, the term apartheid is... Continue reading "Law 19983 on" »

Introduction to Environmental Science

Environmental Science is the study of humans and the effects their actions have on the environment.

Domains of the Environment

List four domains which would be considered part of the environment:

• Air
• Water
• Land

Natural Resources

List 5 items that would be considered a natural resource:

• Fossil fuels and minerals
• Natural vegetation
• Animals
• Sunlight
• Timber
• Water

Ecology and Environmental Science

Ecology is the study of how living things interact with each other and with their non-living environment.

Ecologists vs. Environmental Scientists

What is the difference between an ecologist and an environmental scientist?

Ecology is the study of how living things interact with each other and with their non-living environment, whereas... Continue reading "Environmental Science Principles and Scientific Methods" »

Five Functions of Augmented Feedback

The five functions of augmented feedback include:

• Information to correct performance errors: This involves efferent copy and receiving intrinsic feedback from cutaneous receptors, senses, and muscles.
• Positive reinforcement: Used to strengthen correct performance, it must follow immediately after a movement. Examples include the satisfaction of scoring, moving your body exactly as intended, or receiving external compliments.
• Negative reinforcement: These are unpleasant properties that a learner wants to avoid. Removing them will strengthen the movement. Internal examples include seeing a basket miss and feeling sad; external examples include hitting a barrier when a jump was not high enough.
• Punishment: Used