10 Questions
What led to the emergence of the Realism movement in the mid-19th century?
The proletariat's demand for better working conditions and the rise of unions
What was a major difference between Romanticism and Realism?
Romanticism idealized life, while Realism presented a more accurate representation
What was a consequence of the scientific discoveries and developments during the Realism movement?
The emergence of more accurate and realistic representations of the world
What was a characteristic of Realist writers?
They pretended to discover what Romanticism was hiding or ignoring
What was a theme in Realist works?
The secret intentions of characters, hypocrisy, and struggle for power
What is the primary goal of Realism in literature?
To find knowledge and describe reality
Which author is considered the head of the Naturalism movement?
Émile Zola
What is a key characteristic of Naturalism in literature?
Showing the lives of characters in a neutral and objective way
Which of the following authors is NOT associated with the Realism movement?
Charles Darwin
What is the main difference between Realism and Romanticism?
Realism seeks peace and objectivity, while Romanticism seeks excitement and idealism
Study Notes
Emergence of Realism
- Emerged in the second half of the 19th century as a response to the idealization of life in Romanticism
- Focused on representing reality, rather than idealized or romanticized versions of life
- Appeared during a time of social unrest, with conflicts between the proletariat and bourgeoisie
Characteristics of Realism
- Pursued to represent reality by imitating it
- Critical and observational stance, witnessing life from various dimensions and facets
- Showed the secret intentions of characters, hypocrisy, and struggle for power
- Focused on finding knowledge, with the novel as a preferred genre
Representative Authors of Realism
- Honoré de Balzac
- Gustave Flaubert
- Charles Dickens
- Stendhal
- Chekhov
- Leo Tolstoy
- Benito Pérez Galdós
- Juan Valera
Emergence of Naturalism
- Emerged in France, with a strong impact in several European countries, including Spain
- Categorized as an exaggerated realism
- Main author was Émile Zola, inspired by scientific studies and theories of evolution and inheritance
- Other representatives of Naturalism included Guy de Maupassant and Henry Céard
Characteristics of Naturalism
- Showed the lives of characters as observed, without making judgments
- Presented the good and bad aspects of society and setting
- Applied scientific principles to literature
- Focused on the environment and social factors that shape human behavior
This quiz covers the emergence and characteristics of Realism as a literary movement, focusing on its representation of reality and response to Romanticism.
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