The Characteristics of Modernism in Ian McEwan's Atonement

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Published: Jul 3, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33258/matondang.v3i2.1108
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Characteristics, Modernism, McEwan's Atonement

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Mehrnaz Khoshgam
English Literature of Islamic Azad University-Tehran central Branch
Ariman Sitompul
Universitas Dharmawangsa Medan, Indonesia
Syarifuddin
Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi. Medan Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Abstract

The study aims to find out the characteristics of modernism in Ian McEwan. the result of the study shows Ian McEwan's Atonement exemplifies the characteristics of modernism through its innovative narrative techniques, thematic explorations, and engagement with social critique and philosophical inquiry. The novel challenges traditional literary conventions, inviting readers to reconsider their perceptions of truth, memory, and human experience. By analyzing McEwan's use of stream-of-consciousness narration, fragmentation, and non-linear narrative structure, along with his exploration of themes such as truth, war, class, and morality, this essay has demonstrated how Atonement fits within the broader scope of modernist literature. McEwan's novel continues to resonate with readers, offering profound insights into the complexities of human nature and the enduring legacy of modernist experimentation in contemporary literature.  

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Mehrnaz Khoshgam, Ariman Sitompul, & Syarifuddin. (2024). The Characteristics of Modernism in Ian McEwan’s Atonement. Matondang Journal, 3(2), 97-101. https://doi.org/10.33258/matondang.v3i2.1108
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Vol 3 No 2 (2024): Màtondàng Journal; July
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