What characterizes a modernist poem?

Modern(better call it Modernist) poetry is more predominantly intellectual/cerebral in its appeal, rather than emotive; Eliot and Pound would be the examples; 2. It is chiefly imagistic and involves symbolism, often private in nature; you can think of Eliot and Yeats; 3.

Explanation:

being surrounded by crimes, poverty, and failing schools as well as his own lack of confidence in his abilities.

the book's theme is the moral ambiguity of the iranian revolution, history of middle eastern relations and the process of growing up during war. it sheds light on the stereotypical views of middle eastern culture and religion.

the author explicitly portrays the issues of class disparities and racism continously throught the whole novel.

the relationship between parents and childrens, the abandonment of faith, modernity vs fundamentalism and class conflict are the 4 main panels that this novel englobes.

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