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Realism attempts to depict everyday life as it is realistically, focusing more on characters than plot. It emerged in the 19th century France as a response to Romanticism, aiming for honesty, simplicity and portraying the lower/middle classes. American Realism in the 20th century shared these same core values as its European predecessor.
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English class powerpoint
- 1. Realism Attempts to capture real life, in the now Focuses more on Characters then plot Response to Romanticism Honest, simple and direct Subject matter usually lower or middle class
- 2. History of realism Realism is said to have begun in France during the 19th century Term is first used by Friedrich Schiller “realism cannot make a poet”
- 6. American Realism American Realism begins around the 20 th century Shares same core values as European Realism
- 7. Mark Twain
- 10. Conclusion Emphasizes what is happening now Allows the artist means of critiquing society Usually focuses on the lower to middle class Focuses on the characters rather than plot Response to Romanticism