Postmodernism literature is characterized by its rejection of traditional literature and the embrace of new ones. This movement is known for its complexity, as everyone seems to take a different approach on it. When it comes down to it, this type of literature is not the one to give the reader answers. Instead authors tend to create scenarios that allow the reader to interpret in their own way. Among the many techniques seen in a postmodernism work, is the idea that we have no new material to create, but that instead we take pieces of old and classic works, and piece them together in different ways. Ultimately creating new styles. The use of non linear timelines and narrative techniques in a story are also a component of this type of literature.
What sets Postmodernism works from others, is the unique use of structure and use of figurative language. Jennifer Eagan's way to deliver a unique story for every character, yet somehow them all being tied in a bouquet, sets A visit from the goon squad as a perfect example of a Postmodernism piece. Eagan experiments with delivering the story from different points of view, as well as in a different way- an example being the last 70 pages structured in a power point. This not only presents a different structure, but also contributes to Eagans's use of time. Connecting back to the theme, we do not experience time in a linear manner, but rather in layers. As individuals we face different hurdles at a given time. This idea of change and not being able to recover from it, is widely seen in a postmodernism piece.
The constant search by each character to find meaning in the passing of time, causes them constant suffering. It is not till the end when they realize that they have been looking for something that was sitting in front of them. All they had to to was stop looking between the past and the present, between A and B, to find real meaning. Postmodernism literature does not stop at this realization, as the real challenge is taking the real meaning and knowing how to use it. The complexity of it all, is something that Postmodernism brought on to explore. It touches on what it mean to be human, In this case, A Visit from the goon squad, analyzes what it is to grow and the change brought on as a consequence. Making it something worth reading, as it leaves the reader wondering what role time is playing in their life.
What sets Postmodernism works from others, is the unique use of structure and use of figurative language. Jennifer Eagan's way to deliver a unique story for every character, yet somehow them all being tied in a bouquet, sets A visit from the goon squad as a perfect example of a Postmodernism piece. Eagan experiments with delivering the story from different points of view, as well as in a different way- an example being the last 70 pages structured in a power point. This not only presents a different structure, but also contributes to Eagans's use of time. Connecting back to the theme, we do not experience time in a linear manner, but rather in layers. As individuals we face different hurdles at a given time. This idea of change and not being able to recover from it, is widely seen in a postmodernism piece.
The constant search by each character to find meaning in the passing of time, causes them constant suffering. It is not till the end when they realize that they have been looking for something that was sitting in front of them. All they had to to was stop looking between the past and the present, between A and B, to find real meaning. Postmodernism literature does not stop at this realization, as the real challenge is taking the real meaning and knowing how to use it. The complexity of it all, is something that Postmodernism brought on to explore. It touches on what it mean to be human, In this case, A Visit from the goon squad, analyzes what it is to grow and the change brought on as a consequence. Making it something worth reading, as it leaves the reader wondering what role time is playing in their life.