Introduction to Literature of Rebellion in the Twentieth Century
Question 24 • Health and Wellness Education
Read the excerpt from On the Road.I began to learn from him as much as he probably learned from me. As far as my work was concerned he said, “Go ahead, everything you do is great.” He watched over my shoulder as I wrote stories, yelling, “Yes! That’s right! Wow! Man!” and “Phew!” and wiped his face with his handkerchief. “Man, wow, there’s so many things to do, so many things to write!”What does this excerpt demonstrate about Kerouac’s connection to the literary movement of the beat generation?
Answer
A
Kerouac expresses original ideas and viewpoints that are exciting to read.
B
Kerouac imitates the style of authors whose books he read in his youth.
C
Kerouac uses intricate layers of symbolism to present old ideas in new ways.
D
Kerouac depicts a disturbing and bleak picture of future American societies.
Explanation
The excerpt presents writing as spontaneous, energetic, and exciting: the speaker’s friend enthusiastically reacts to the stories and says there are many things to write about. This supports the idea that Kerouac’s writing expresses original viewpoints that feel exciting to read. The passage does not emphasize imitation, complex symbolism, or a bleak vision of the future.
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