During the early to mid 1900s America, a new style of literature, art, and architecture was coming around. World war one had begins in 1914. The great depression followers as well as World War two. America is becoming more connected then ever, though new rail lines and affordable cars. This new age would be come to know as the Modernistic time period. All these historical events had a role in the formation of this style. Because of the great pain that was felt during war time and the possible reluctances to express it, could have lead to hidden meaning and symbolism in the writing of the time. Modernistic literature is defined as stories that deal with the modern world, seemly simple and short writings with a deeper meaning, and the use of symbolism. Two writers who embody these characteristics are, Robert Frost and Wallace Stevens. …show more content…
Frost uses symbolism in many of his poems. In his poem “Mending Wall”, we see two neighbors who meet up every year to work on the stone wall that divides their property. One neighbor believes this wall is pointless, however, he is the one who makes the yearly plans to mend it. “There where it is we do not need a wall:” (729). The wall is a symbol of traditions. We have no need for traditions, however, we find ourselves stuck in the habit. This subtle use of symbolism is hard to pick up upon first glance. On the other had by reading the story carefully you can uncover the hidden meanings, which makes this poem a good example of modernistic