The main points in the text are:
Modernism being created through the world responding to modernisation. Paris is used as an example, as where all aspects are day to day life, such as communication, and transport, were rapidly advancing.
The two main responses were fear, and a “hysterical exhilaration.” Some people felt overwhelmed by the rapidly advancing technologies, and felt as if they were prisoners to it.
However, on the other hand, it improved people’s lives, enabling them to communicate, and travel with ease.
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