The Rise of Realism
The Rise Of Realism
1. Define the term "Muckraker." Be sure to include the name of the person who created it.
The term Muckraker was created by Theodore Roosevelt. It was used for American novelists or journalists that exposed corruption in government or big businesses in the twentieth century.
1. Naturalism was a literary movement of the late 19th century that was an extension of Realism. What was the main focus of the Naturalistic writer?
The main focus of a Naturalistic writer in the 19th century was to intertwine science into their literature. Darwinism had a big impact on these writers and their work. Scientific determination was their main goal when they were writing a piece.
2. American Realists believed that humanity's freedom of choice was limited by the power of outside forces. How would this view differ from the perspective of the Romantic writer (think of someone like Emerson)?
It differs from the Romantic writer a lot. The Romantic writer’s literature is freed from the perimeters of civilization, it goes way beyond. They are authors who write about what is outside of the box.
3. In your opinion, based on what you have read, why would post Civil War, newly industrialized America be attracted to the Realistic movement?
They would be attracted to it because the Realistic movement was about seeing things how they truly were. Things that happen every day and how they really happen, not just some made up story of how people want things to be like.
4. What is meant by the term "local color"?
The term local color means the details or features of certain regions or
1. Define the term "Muckraker." Be sure to include the name of the person who created it.
The term Muckraker was created by Theodore Roosevelt. It was used for American novelists or journalists that exposed corruption in government or big businesses in the twentieth century.
1. Naturalism was a literary movement of the late 19th century that was an extension of Realism. What was the main focus of the Naturalistic writer?
The main focus of a Naturalistic writer in the 19th century was to intertwine science into their literature. Darwinism had a big impact on these writers and their work. Scientific determination was their main goal when they were writing a piece.
2. American Realists believed that humanity's freedom of choice was limited by the power of outside forces. How would this view differ from the perspective of the Romantic writer (think of someone like Emerson)?
It differs from the Romantic writer a lot. The Romantic writer’s literature is freed from the perimeters of civilization, it goes way beyond. They are authors who write about what is outside of the box.
3. In your opinion, based on what you have read, why would post Civil War, newly industrialized America be attracted to the Realistic movement?
They would be attracted to it because the Realistic movement was about seeing things how they truly were. Things that happen every day and how they really happen, not just some made up story of how people want things to be like.
4. What is meant by the term "local color"?
The term local color means the details or features of certain regions or