Final Paper Proposal

We study modern/contemporary literature to gain insight and to acquire knowledge. Modern/contemporary literature has many things to say about our culture and way of life. I would like to discuss how society is reflected in literature. I will discuss some of the references to literature in pop culture as well as how fictional works affect viewpoints on critical issues.

Also, modern/contemporary literature is very reality based. Authors like Capote, Updike, Morrison, and Atwood all had different purposes in their writing therefore we get something different from each novel. Same with the films - they each had a different purpose and people get something different from each. I would like to discuss the different genres and their purposes as well as affects on readers.