N ATURALISM By: Pauline Hong & Farahlynn Ou

N ATURALISM 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

A UTHORS Stephen Crane ( ): 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 ( ): 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.”

Kate Chopin ( ): 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

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N AME 2 MAJOR FOCUSES / INFLUENCES IN NATURALISM *Hint there were 4 bolded words/phrases -1 point for every correct answer

N AME 2 OF THE 3 AUTHORS MENTIONED -Spelling counts -If you name all 3 your team gets an extra point

N AME 1 PIECE OF LITERATURE FROM ANY 2 AUTHORS

N AME THE CENTRAL FOCUS OF EACH AUTHOR Or at least 1 author

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