Realism Literature
Published on Dec 15, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
CHARACTERISTICS OF REALISM
- Events are usually plausible
- Very Detailed
- Retells reality closely
- Ethical choices are often the subject
- Often lacks romance and drama
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CHARACTERISTICS OF REALISM
- Selective presentation on reality
- Characters represented as if in reality
- Characters more important than plot
- Emphasizes daily experiences
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HISTORIC EVENTS
- Civil and women's rights movement
- Civil war and recovery
- Abolishment of slavery
- Abraham Lincoln's assassination
- Western expansion
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FAMOUS LITERATURE
- Uncle Tom's cabin-1852
- Adventures of Huck Finn
- The Red Badge of Courage
- Tom Sawyer
- Narrative of Sojouner Truth
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FAMOUS AUTHORS
- Mark Twain
- Stephen Crane
- Icate Chopin
- Harriet Beacher Stowe
- Louisa May Alcott
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Did people read these books for fun?
What is a phonograph?
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Why is Huck Finn banned from some schools?
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