Modernization In Joyce Carol Oates's Dreaming America
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As we attempt to advance through new inventions the origins of where we came from are being lost. Modernization causes future generations to abandon their traditions and customs. For instance, children want to spend their day on hooked on electronics. This results in the decrease in family time and bonding. Joyce Carol Oates in her poem “Dreaming America” demonstrates the negative impact modernization has through the imagery of the highway, gas station, and mall. Highways are highly beneficial for reaching a desired destination. Anybody can drive on the long divided highway strips for miles until reaching their destination. But what are highways surrounded by? The creation of highways has disregarded all other influences. In this situation