Question

select the correct answer.
why would a modernist author write about the consequences of greed when an author from the age of reason wrote a book with a similar theme?
a. to emphasize how authors are unable to come up with new ideas in fiction writing
b. to sell more copies of her book with a topic she knows is popular
c. to ensure that no other modernist can write a book about the consequences of greed
d. to put an end to the literary discussion about the consequences of greed
e. to show how the consequences have changed or remained the same over time

Explanation:

• Option A is incorrect as modernist authors aim to explore new perspectives, not show lack of ideas.
• Option B is wrong because modernist literature focuses on themes like disillusionment, not just popularity for sales.
• Option C is illogical as authors don't write to prevent others from writing on similar themes.
• Option D is incorrect; literature is about exploring, not ending discussions.
• Option E is correct. A modernist author writing about greed's consequences (a theme from the Age of Reason) can show how these consequences have evolved or stayed the same over time, exploring the theme in a new context (modernist concerns like fragmentation, alienation) while connecting to historical literary discourse.

Answer:

E. to show how the consequences have changed or remained the same over time