English - Realism Flashcards
What is the essential question for the unit focusing on realism?
How are the traits of realism expressed in the story ‘How Much Land Does a Man Need?’
What genre does ‘How Much Land Does a Man Need?’ fall into?
It is a longer short story, falling between genres.
When did realism emerge in Europe?
In 1840.
What was realism a reaction against?
The ideals of the romantics and the growth of the industrial revolution.
What does realism focus on in terms of characters?
Everyday people and their real-life experiences.
What themes are addressed in Tolstoy’s work?
- Political issues
- Social issues
- Life of the peasantry
- Working classes
What are the three traits of realism?
- Showing life as it was really lived
- Focusing on the average individual
- Clear, direct, unattached writing style
What type of narrative style is used in realism?
Third person objective narrator.
How does the narrator in realism relate to the characters?
The narrator is unattached and does not show any emotion about the events that occur.
What is the purpose of storytelling according to Tolstoy?
To teach and help us understand each other.
In what year did Tolstoy publish ‘How Much Land Does a Man Need?’
1886.
True or False: ‘How Much Land Does a Man Need?’ is a novel.
False.
Fill in the blank: Tolstoy was born in _______ in a wealthy Russian family.
[1828]
When did Tolstoy die?
1910.
What type of writing style is characteristic of realism?
Straightforward and to the point.
What is the reaction of realism to individualism?
It shifts focus from singular heroes to society as a whole.
