2. Dreams and the subconscious: Inspired by Sigmund Freud, modernist incorporated dream sequences, symbolism, and surreal imagery to explore the hidden depths of the human psyche and challenge traditional notions of reality.
3. Fragmented narratives: Modernists often rejected the linear storytelling, opting instead for fragmented and disjointed narratives that reflect the disjointed and complex nature of the subconscious.
4. Interior monologue: Modernism novels like "Ulysses" by James Joyce featured detailed interior monologues, allowing readers to understand the unfiltered and complex thoughts of characters.
5. Exploration of the irrational and absurd: Artists and writers explored themes of irrationality and absurdity. This aligns with ideas from psychoanalysis about the unconscious and irrational parts of the human psyche.
6. Emphasis of Individuality: Modernist works embraced the subjective experiences and perceptions of individuals over the collective, mirroring Freud's focus on the individual psyche.
7. Psychological Realism: Literature focused on psychological realism by analyzing characters' inner thoughts, emotions, and motives, mirroring psychoanalytical exploration.
8. Symbolism and Metaphor: Dreams and free associations led modern writers to use symbolism and metaphors to convey deep psychological insights.
9. Myth and Archetype: Modernists looked at the collective unconscious and tapped into the universals patterns of human experience through the use of myths and archetypal symbols.
10. Subversive and Experimental Forms: Modernism favored experimentation and rejected conventional structure, reflecting a critique of traditional modes of thinking and expression, akin to the subversion of expectations in psychoanalysis.