Q11. What is Contemporary Realism and how is it differ from Historical Realism?
Definition of Contemporary Realism Made up of stories that could happen to real people in real setting Usually take place in the same time period the reader is living Contains informal and conversational dialogue Character react to situations as real world people Creates imaginary characters and situations that depicts our world and society Focuses on themes of growing up and confronting personal and social problems
Types of Contemporary Realism Adventure stories Survival stories Mystery or dectective stories Humorous adventures Domestic realism Social realism Psychological realism Realistic animal stories
Historical Realism Details of time and place are usually authentic and accurate Contains actual historical figures Characters including the protagonist are often fictionalized Characters may be dealing with themes of growth and place in society common in contemporary fiction