The modern period began in the early 20th century. The writing quickly moved from the Romantic to the Victorian and adapted a new style known as modernism. Modernists were not concerned with writing about nature or history, unlike Romantic writers, but modernists were more concerned with exploration and independence of the self. Literature, in modern times, has developed a sense of alienation and focused on the recognition of the individual and his consciousness. Modern writing showed the deterioration and alienation of the individual rather than prosperity and development. The modern period was an intuitive response to the Victorian era. Modernism was triggered by cultural shocks; the greatest of these shocks was the First World War ("Modernism." - Literature Periods & Movements. Np, nd Web. January 31, 2014.). Meanwhile, Britain was plunged into war; Although the war was not fought on British soil, the men enlisted in the royal army, leaving the women, children and elderly behind. The remaining citizens were known as the Home Front. The war affected the home front by decreasing living standards, promoting women's rights, and strengthening unions and the workforce (BBC News. BBC, nd Web. February 4, 2014.). Although the Home Front was made up of civilians who were not active in the military, Rupert Brooke decided to join the Royal Navy when Britain entered the war. Rupert Chawner Brooke was born on August 3, 1887 in Great Britain. Brooke was an excellent athlete and student. He attended Cambridge University and studied English Literature and Classical Literature. After completing his studies at Cambridge, Brooke traveled to Germany to continue his studies. Rupert became friends with o...... middle of paper ......eb. 04 February 2014. BBC News. BBC and Web. February 5, 2014. BBC News. BBC and Web. February 7, 2014. BBC News. BBC and Web. January 27, 2014. Brooke, Rupert. “The Soldier.” Poets.org. Academy of American Poets, nd Web. January 24, 2014. “Literary Themes Alienation 3.” Literary articles. Np, and Web. February 4, 2014. “Modernism”. - Literary periods and movements. Np, and Web. January 31, 2014. “The Norton Anthology of English Literature: The 20th Century: Theme 2: Overview.” » The Norton Anthology of English Literature: The 20th Century: Theme 2: Overview. Np, and Web. January 31, 2014. “Rupert Brooke. » Rupert Brooke. Np, and Web. February 9, 2014. “The Rupert Brooke Society.” The Rupert Brooke Society. Np, and Web. January 27, 2014. “The Soldier: Rupert Brooke – Summary and Critical Analysis.” » The Soldier: Rupert Brooke – Summary and Critical Analysis. Np, and Web. February 8. 2014.