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Eleventh-Grade Anthology: pages. 605-613, 619, 681
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Provide a description of Naturalism.

Naturalism is a genre of literature that started as a movement in literature, film, theater and art in the late nineteenth century.

What does Naturalism have to do with Realism?

Realism tried to portray things as they actually are, contrasting with romanticism's previously dominant style. Naturalism tried to portray life in a realistic way, but concentrated on determinism or people's inability to overcome their circumstances.

What was the main focus of Naturalist writers?

The role of family, social conditions, and culture in shaping human character was indicated by this movement. Naturalistic authors often write stories based on the idea that human character is defined and controlled by the environment.

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Similarities:
They are both basic views of life and humanity.
Both emerged in the 19th century.
God is absent in both writings and focus more on the real world.

Differences:
Realism is sought to be a faithful representation of life while naturalism is more like a chronicle of despair.
Realism's main focus was on middle class while naturalism focused more on the lower class.
In realism, a faithful representation of reality is important, while in naturalism, nature itself is a force.

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Provide a description of Regionalism.
Regionalism is the practice of regional instead of the central systems such as economics or cultural.
What does Regionalism have to do with Realism?
Regionalism is a big part of realism because regionalism was the part when they described all the details and really made it come to life.
What was the main focus of Regionalist writers?
The main focus of regionalist writers was to portray the details of a characterr or setting.

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What was the Industrial Revolution and how did it impact or influence Realism?

Realism became a cultural movement in the late 18th to mid-19th century, a reaction to Romanticism's idealism. It was the second industrial revolution of the 1850s that had an influence on the concept of Realism.

How did the Civil War also impact or influence this literary time period?

The Civil War had a greater impact than any other event in the history of the nation on American society and politics. It was also the most traumatic experience that any group of Americans had to undergo.

What was the Progressive Era and what was its impact on the literature during this time?

The Progressive movement's main goals were to eradicate problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, globalization and political corruption

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Mark Twain was a realist author who wrote Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn. Twain was important because his works challenged the fundamental issues that faced America during his time such as racism.
Frank Norris was a realist author who wrote The Octopus: A Story of California. Norris is important because he demonstrated that one can be both a naturalist and a muckracker.
Jack London was a realist author who wrote The Call of the Wild. London is important because he showed models of naturalism.

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What specific time period was Realism popular?

The specific time period where realism was popular was in the 1850's.
Identify a minimum of 3 traits or characteristics of Realistic authors and/or their writing.
Realist make their stories where it can seem real but it really isn't real. Another trait of the story is that they use people who could actually exist like human's or animals. What they can't use are vampires, superheroes, or talking furniture. The last trait is that it needs to be in a realistic place. The setting can't be placed on the moon or in outer space.