Realist writers
Naturalism and its themes
Key concepts
Influence on literature
100

Known for portraying the everyday life of an american this author brought realism to the Mississippi River 

Who is Mark Twain?

100

This literary movement focused on representing life objectivally without and moral judgment by focusing on environmental and hereditary  influence on human behavior 

What is Naturalism 

100

Realism author tend to avoid this type of exaggerated or romanized storytelling 

What is 

100

Many realist novels explore this setting.It was once a staple for both Realism and Naturalism 

What is the urban environment/city 

200

He brought social criticism in books such as Hard Times and Oliver Twist 

Who is Charles Dickens 

200

Naturalist writers often depict their characters dealing with poverty,violence,and addiction.

What are common themes in Naturalism 

200

This concept refers to the idea that peoples choices are controlled by external or natural forces 

What is determinism 

200

This literary movement was influenced by realism.It focuses on exploring the inner thoughts of the characters.

What is modernism 

300

This author is often credited with pioneering literary realism.He also wrote the book Madame Bovary.

Who is Gustave Flaubert 

300

This literary theme suggests that humans are at the mercy of nature and society.

What is human powerlessness 

300

Naturalists avoid moralizing,instead they offer this kind of perspective on human life 

What is a neutral or indifferent perspective 

300

The influence of realism can be seen in this genre of t.v or film that focuses on the characters everyday life and their character development.  

What is drama or slice-of-life

400

An American realist who explored themes such as women's lives and also social limitations in books such as The  House of Mirth.

Who is Edith Wharton 

400

Naturalism works often show that a persons personal choices are overshadowed by external forces 

What is the illusion of free will

400

The legacy of Realism can be seen in this type of writing that blend fiction and non-fiction that also includes social critiques 

What is literary journalism/creative nonfiction 

500

A Norwegian playwright who introduced realistic dialogue and also controversial social issues at the time in plays such as A Doll's House.  

Who is Henrik Ibsen

500

In Naturalism works, the world is presented as a kind of place that is uncaring and indifferent to humans suffering 

What is hostile or indifferent universe 

500

This genre of fiction which is focused on nuanced family and social dynamics is strongly influence by realism

What is Domestic fiction/literary fiction