Read the excerpt and read answer the question

In this excerpt its talking about what people are being watched under heaven and the question is basically wanting a small answer about defining Dignity, generosity,s sincerity, earnestness, and kindness

Explanation:

the best description of postwar writers might be progressive.

following the war, writers showed a tendency to work on artistic or social matters rather than political themes. while postwar literature may not have been the greatest period of english literature, the themes provided excellent critics a high number of novels. such examples include anthony burgess, anthony powell and frank kermode, all of which can be placed under the progressive view.

the answer is states.