Fredric jameson’s theories of postmodernism

• Who is Frederick Jameson?

  He is a literary critic, philosopher, and university lecturer.
• What does Jameson believe about post-modernism?

  He believes it features a lack of historic reality.
• What term does Jameson use to describe the rewriting of history?

  He calls it "historical deafness."
• What does Jameson believe about history in post-modernism?

  He believes history is just another set of signifiers to manipulate.
• What is "Pastiche" according to Jameson?

  It is when homage is paid to another media product.
• How does Jameson view the distinction between high and low culture?

  He believes there is very little distinction between them now.
• What does Jameson mean by a society of effectlessness and superficialness?

  It means society has lost motivation and is overly artificial.
• What are the key ideas of Frederick Jameson regarding post-modernism?

  • Lack of historic reality
  • Concept of "historical deafness"
  • Pastiche and intertextual references
  • Blurring lines between high and low culture
  • Society characterized by effectlessness and superficialness
• How does Jameson's theory apply to modern media products?

  • Media can rewrite history for narrative purposes
  • High and low culture can be mixed freely
  • Pastiche is common in contemporary storytelling
  • Historical figures can be portrayed in fictional contexts