Realism Overview Padlet by Erin Chan [Student WHS] https://padlet.com/ewchan1001_2/56jkyerzf19e Directions: As we continue our study of American Literature this year, the next literary time period you will be exploring is Realism, which took place during the late 19th century. First, with a partner, use the following resources that I have identified and provided for you below to learn about Realism. Next, start a new padlet (whs.padlet.org) where you can write down and organize the information you have gathered. Be sure to add pictures, gifs, or memes to illustrate the information you're providing, as well as add citations in MLA format for any information that you use from an outside source. When you and your partner have completed the assignment, please copy your hyperlink (Make sure it's blue!) and paste into the text box in Canvas by the assigned due date. en-us 2020-01-06 20:56:29 UTC 2020-01-08 20:13:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/287413694/2e82c679e532bfe45bf92e72b24656a6/zp73553wsnw31.png 2) Historical Events fgarcia1061_2 https://padlet.com/ewchan1001_2/56jkyerzf19e/wish/428160494
  • What was the Industrial Revolution and how did it impact or influence Realism?
    • The Industrial Revolution is a transition from handwork to manufacturing in the U.S. and Europe. Industrial progress made improvements to the economy and power. But the revolution brought problems to society and politics. These problems made writers move from romanticism to realism to show how life really is at the time compared to romanticism.
  • How did the Civil War also impact or influence this literary time period?
    • because of the stress and chaos that happened during Civil War, the Americans wanted to escape from romanticism to an ideal world.
  • What was the Progressive Era and what was its impact on the literature during this time?
    • The progressive era was a reform to solve problems caused by the industrial revolution. The progressives gained attention by exposing the greediness of corporations as well as the poor living conditions of the middle class citizens.

    • ]]>     2020-01-06 21:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ewchan1001_2/56jkyerzf19e/wish/428160494     3) Realist Authors ewchan1001_2 https://padlet.com/ewchan1001_2/56jkyerzf19e/wish/428162259 Identify a minimum of 3 authors from this time period and identify one of their literary works and explain why it was important.
    1. James, Henry (1843-1916): The Portrait of a Lady, one of his finest novels is important because it focuses on feminism/women impowerment. 
    2. Twain, Mark (1835-1910): Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, his novel is very important because it highlights social injustice not just only for African Americans but for people in general.
    3. Wharton, Edith (1862-1937): Daniel Deronda, her book is important because it deals with themes of social change.
    ]]>     2020-01-06 21:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ewchan1001_2/56jkyerzf19e/wish/428162259     4) Regionalism ewchan1001_2 https://padlet.com/ewchan1001_2/56jkyerzf19e/wish/428162360
  • Provide a description of Regionalism.
    • Regionalism is the belief of the specific traits and people of a region.
    • What does Regionalism have to do with Realism?
     Realists focused on what they see in the real world. Some situations can only happen in some regions, so that is where regionalism come in.
    • What was the main focus of Regionalist writers? 
    Regionalist writers mainly write about some features at a specific area, like religion and history. Usually these writers would write about life in their local area.
    ]]>     2020-01-06 21:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ewchan1001_2/56jkyerzf19e/wish/428162360     5) Naturalism ewchan1001_2 https://padlet.com/ewchan1001_2/56jkyerzf19e/wish/428162487
  • Provide a description of Naturalism. 
    • Naturalism is the belief that natural laws and logic is the only accurate description to how the world operates.
    • What does Naturalism have to do with Realism.
    Naturalism relates to realism by focusing on reality, unlike romanticism, which focuses on emotion and imagination. 
    • What was the main focus of Naturalist writers?
    The naturalist writers mainly focused on the real world activities and how an environment and a government can change a human's mind.

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  • Identify a minimum of 3 similarities and 3 differences between Realism and Romanticism.
  • Similarities:
    • Both literary movments relate to some sort of view on life.
    • Both literary movements emerged during the 19th century because of it's period  of trials and turmoi.
    • God is absent in both types of literature.
  • Differences:
    • In Romanticism characters are projected as great/honorable people. In Realism characters are everyday common people.
    • In Romanticism the plot is more of high adventure/mystical. While in Realism the plot is more realistic.
    • Most endings in Romanticism ends on a happy note. In Realism there may not always end happy.
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  • What specific time period was Realism popular?
    • Realism became popular from 1865 to 1900.
  • Identify a minimum of 3 traits or characteristics of Realistic authors and/or their writing.
    • Realistic authors wrote  books that were beyond the concept of Myths, Assumptions, social norms, sentimentality, common wisdom, & prejudices.
    • They wanted to write stories that were realistic. Instead of writing stories of great people, Realistic Authors turned to writing books based around common people (lower middle class people.)
    • Authors wanted to write theses stories because they believe that literature could change society.
    • ]]>     2020-01-06 21:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ewchan1001_2/56jkyerzf19e/wish/428166001     Sources ewchan1001_2 https://padlet.com/ewchan1001_2/56jkyerzf19e/wish/428167661
  • Schuster, Marc. “Get Real: An Introduction to Realism in American Literature.” YouTube, 26 Feb. 2013, youtu.be/eTCjHZWmgG0.
  • The Literature Network, Realism. “Realism.” The Literature Network: Online Classic Literature, Poems, and Quotes. Essays & Summaries, 2016, www.online-literature.com/periods/realism.php.
  • SansGuilt. “Compare and Contrast: The Similarities and Differences Between Realism and Naturalism.” Owlcation, Owlcation, 5 Feb. 2015, owlcation.com/humanities/Compare-and-Contrast-The-Similarities-and-Differences-between-Realism-and-Naturalism.
    • 4. pii7n5dJKellyy. How did the civil war influence the beggining of American realism?,   
    Brainly, 12 August 2016, https://brainly.com/question/1615712
    Christianbury, Leila, "Regionalism", Elements of Literature, edited by Kylene Beers, Carel Jago, Deborah Appleman, Leila Chritenbury, Sara Kajder, Linda Rief, Holt 2009, pp.619.
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