Influences on Realism
Realism began after what war?
Civil War
What is realism?
A literary movement that's goal was to portray life as realistically as possible
What is the main characters husband's profession?
Physician
Realism replaced what era of American literature and why?
Romanticism, writers shifted focus from fantasy to reality
What is the time period for realism (specific years)?
1850-1914
What was the story written to critique?
To critique the societal constraints and patriarchal control placed on women
Name two significant realism stories
The Story of an Hour, A Pair of Silk Stockings, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin, The Awakening, The Yellow Wallpaper
Name 3 characteristics of realism
Focus on reality, everyday life, realistic characters, social issues, detailed descriptions
Who is the author?
Charolette Perkins Gilman