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Naturalism

Naturalism. By: Pauline Hong & Farahlynn Ou. Naturalism. Literary movement that was branched off of Realism. Anti-romantic , focused on believable reality rather than overly idealized depictions of life.

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Naturalism

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  1. Naturalism By: Pauline Hong & Farahlynn Ou

  2. Naturalism • Literary movement that was branched off of Realism. • Anti-romantic, focused on believable reality rather than overly idealized depictions of life. • Humans have limited control over their own destiny, outside factors such as heredity and social conditions were the inevitable determinants. • Emphasis on the despondent side of life. • Influenced by Darwin’s theory of evolution

  3. Authors • Stephen Crane (1871-1900): An American writer who focused on the human mind, pertaining to fear and social isolation. His works include The Red Badge of Courage and The Open Boat. • Frank Norris (1870-1902): An American novelist and journalist who sought to emphasize morality. Works: Mcteague and The Octopus • Famous quote:“The novel with a purpose brings the tragedies and griefs of others to notice” and “prove[s] that injustice, crime, and inequality do exist.”

  4. Kate Chopin (1850-1904): An American author who based her books on true events that revolved around exposing the struggles of women in southern society. • Her works include: • The Awakening • Desiree’s Baby • The Story of an Hour • The Storm

  5. Ready to play a game?* Hope you were paying attention! *Winning team gets a prize

  6. Name 2 major focuses/influences in naturalism *Hint there were 4 bolded words/phrases 1 point for every correct answer

  7. Name 2 of the 3 authors mentioned -Spelling counts -If you name all 3 your team gets an extra point

  8. Name 1 piece of literature from any 2 authors

  9. Name the central focus of each author Or at least 1 author

  10. SOURCES • http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/entertainment/naturalism-literature.html • http://public.wsu.edu/~campbelld/amlit/natural.html • http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americannovel/timeline/naturalism.html • http://www.online-literature.com/periods/naturalism.php • http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/stephen-crane • http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americannovel/timeline/norris.html • http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/webtexts/hour/katebio.html

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