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Regionalism & Naturalism

Regionalism & Naturalism. Lena Barrett, Anqi Cong, Chris Lin, Andrew Wang. Replete with ample change and opportunity Caused people to fear for the loss of  regional identities To preserve these identities, regionalism developed

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Regionalism & Naturalism

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  1. Regionalism & Naturalism Lena Barrett, Anqi Cong, Chris Lin, Andrew Wang

  2. Replete with ample change and opportunity Caused people to fear for the loss of  regional identities To preserve these identities, regionalism developed The newly constructed transcontinential railroads contributed to this fear as they unified the cultures of the country Historical Context of the Times

  3. Changes also created disorder in society The world appeared to be a harsh, uncaring place Spawned naturalism A type of writing in which writers were concerned with the impact of social and natural forces on the individual A reaction to negative changes in society Historical Context of the Times

  4. Main Characteristics of Regionalism • Reflected local customs, land, character • Celebrated diversity • True-to-life portrayals of people • Emphasis on everyday experiences • Recorded without romance or sentimentality

  5. Main Characteristics of Naturalism • Showed impact of social & natural influences • Portrayed victimized people • Corresponded with new political, economic, and scientific theories • Believed in survival of the fittest and progressivism • Harsh reality • Nature is indifferent

  6. a branch of realism that underscored America's "rapid change and sharp contrasts."  Americans realized the harsh realities of their time (Industrial Revolution). believed that forces beyond their control dictated their lives "Frank Norris... gave a voice to ordinary people and portrayed the rich and influential in an unflattering light.." Cultural Influences of Regionalism

  7. had "its emphasis on everyday experience and accuracy." listened to tales about others across the continent                                                  - mining camps, cattle   ranches, etc.   more cultural awareness of others through regionalist literature, the American people were able to live other people's lives vicariously.   "Regional writers sought to record for the future the unique character of their areas."  Cultural Influences of Regionalism

  8. New Roles of Women • Most female writers were realists • Many supported suffrage • More and more went to college • Stories often had tragic endings from naturalism or personal experience • Wrote about stifling conditions in society

  9. Dijointed individually and collectively Explorational Could be purely descriptive Sometimes complex allusions "Imagism" Economy of words Often communicates with images Defining New Poetry The Red Wheelbarrow, a poem by William Carlos Williams, is considered one of the best examples of realism and naturalism in poetry.

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