Question

question 9 of 10
how does as i lay dying most meet the definition of modernist literature?

a. the events are presented in chronological order.

b. the characters are reliable narrators.

c. it celebrates achieving the american dream.

d. it gives a realistic view of the characters thoughts.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option based on Modernist literature and As I Lay Dying:

• Option A: Modernist literature often uses non - chronological structures, and As I Lay Dying has multiple narrators with non - linear storytelling, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The characters in As I Lay Dying are unreliable narrators (e.g., with their own biases and limited perspectives), so B is incorrect.
• Option C: As I Lay Dying does not focus on celebrating the American Dream; it deals with more complex, often bleak themes of family, death, and the human condition, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Modernist literature often explores the inner thoughts of characters realistically, and As I Lay Dying uses multiple interior monologues to give a realistic view of characters' thoughts, making D correct.

Answer:

D. It gives a realistic view of the characters' thoughts.