Modernist Movement · English Literature

In Modernist literature, a 'stream of consciousness' narrative attempts to mimic:

The logical, orderly progression of a formal philosophical argument
The random, unfiltered flow of thoughts and sensory impressions
The strict chronological sequence of historical events as they occurred
The dialogue-heavy structure and stage directions of a theatrical play

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Correct answer: The random, unfiltered flow of thoughts and sensory impressions

Psychologist William James coined the term, but writers like Joyce and Woolf applied it to literature. It captures the pre-speech level of consciousness where memory, sensation, and logic intersect without traditional narrative transitions or editorial control.

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