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  1. Why does D. H. Lawrence say that the world is hesitant to accept American literature? How does he put American literature into a world context?

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    Questions: - Why does D. H. Lawrence say that the world is hesitant to accept American literature? How does he put American literature into a world context?
  2. Why does Lawrence say, “Never trust the artist. Trust the tale” (par. 13).

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    Questions: - Why does Lawrence say, “Never trust the artist. Trust the tale” (par. 13).
  3. Later in this essay, Lawrence says, “Every continent has its own great spirit of place. Every people is polarized in some particular locality, which is home, the homeland. Different places on the face of the earth have different vital effluence, different vibration, different chemical exhalation, different polarity with different stars: call it what you like. But the spirit of place is a great reality.” Does this belief resonate today or does it seem outdated? Explain your answer.

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    Questions: - Later in this essay, Lawrence says, “Every continent has its own great spirit of place. Every people is polarized in some particular locality, which is home, the homeland. Different places on the face of the earth have different vital effluence, different vibration, different chemical exhalation, different polarity with different stars: call it what you like. But the spirit of place is a great reality.” Does this belief resonate today or does it seem outdated? Explain your answer.