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Introduction to Literature of Rebellion in the Twentieth Century

Question 6 • (25-26) Swierczynski -- English 11 - 4th 9 Weeks Section 2

According to "Introduction to Cultural Rebellion: Mid-Twentieth-Century Voices," which statement best reflects one difference between postwar science fiction writers and writers of the beat generation?

Answer
A
Postwar science fiction authors wrote to encourage society to prepare for nuclear war, while beat generation authors wrote to protest the Vietnam War.
B
Postwar science fiction authors wrote to condemn the cultural ideal of the era, while beat generation authors wrote to satirize the cultural ideal of the era.
C
Postwar science fiction authors wrote to warn society of the potential results of its values, while beat generation authors wrote to reject society’s values.
D
Postwar science fiction authors wrote to celebrate technological advances, while beat generation authors wrote to embrace simple living and nature.
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