realism in literature a response to romanticism. what is realism? american realism is a style in...
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Realism in Literature
A response to Romanticism
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What is Realism?
• American Realism is a style in art, music, and literature that depicts the lives and everyday activities of ordinary people.
• The movement began in the late 19th century.
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How did it come about?
• The rise of Realism was actually a reaction against Romanticism.
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Romanticism
• An artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe in the late 1700s.
• An idealized view of reality
• Romanticism focused on individualism, appreciation for the natural world, idealism, physical and emotional passion, and the supernatural.
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Romanticism con’t
• Since Romanticism was introduced during a time of growth in the US, the literature reflected on ideas such as optimism, opportunity, and love.
• Characteristics: Plot-focused, imaginative, positive, emotionally intense, and not very realistic
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Realism as a response to Romanticism
• As the 19th century went on, industrialization and urbanization led to major social and economic changes
• The rich and poor became divided
• There was a new need for literature that reflected people’s lives– their REAL lives
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What does Realism Focus on?
• The immediate; the “here and now”
• Specific actions
• Consequences of actions
• Moral questions – concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior
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Characteristics of Realism• Focuses on reality
• Characters are more important than action and plot
• Characters display real human qualities such as temper, selfishness, and insecurities
• Social class is important (low, middle, and upper class)
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Characteristics of Realism con’t
• Events are believable. Realistic novels stay away from dramatic stories and romances.
• Natural diction (word choice)
• Tone is NOT poetic; instead, may be comic, satiric, or matter-of-fact
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Groups• For your novel, research the plot and decide
why it is an example of realism. Prepare to share with the class.
• Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain• The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton• Great Expectations by Charles Dickens• The Pearl by John Steinbeck