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  1. What does Sherwood Anderson mean by “crudity”? Explain how you think he feels about it.

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    Questions: - What does Sherwood Anderson mean by “crudity”? Explain how you think he feels about it.
  2. Why does Anderson think American literature needs to become less “dull” (par. 6)? How does he suggest making that happen?

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    Questions: - Why does Anderson think American literature needs to become less “dull” (par. 6)? How does he suggest making that happen?
  3. What is your view of crudity in literature? Do you think literature should reveal our worst habits and instincts or should those aspects be cleaned up? What would Anderson think of the “gross out” comedy in some of today’s films? Might he think we’ve gone too far?

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    Questions: - What is your view of crudity in literature? Do you think literature should reveal our worst habits and instincts or should those aspects be cleaned up? What would Anderson think of the “gross out” comedy in some of today’s films? Might he think we’ve gone too far?