Naturalism Test Flashcards
Describe how the characters of Naturalism are generally alike
They are generally commonplace and unheroic
Explain the use of water as a symbol in Mysteries of Heroism
Water represents life. Collins risks his life to get water then gives it to a dying soldier which is pointless. Crane is trying to say war is pointless. Also, Collins’ Lieutenants spill the water carelessly which points out how careless leaders are with the lives of those in war.
Explain how TBAF is one of the truest Naturalist stories ever.
In TBAF, London shows that nature is not out to get the man but it is essentially unconcerned with his existence. For instance, if the man had not been there it would’ve been just as cold and, the dog is also unconcerned with him. When he falls into the snow it is seen as chance or fate. The man dies not because nature is out to get him but simply because he’s unprepared for the weather.
Infer why the man in TBAF has no name
He not considered significant therefore it is meaningless for him to have a name
Wrote the call of the wild
Jack London
Began writing at the age of four
Stephen Crane
Wrote of mice and men
John Steinbeck
Participate in the Yukon Gold Rush
Jack London
Who wrote the open boat
Stephen Crane
Use the name John Smith
Stephen Crane
Endorsed suits and grape juice
Jack London
Born in New Jersey
Stephen Crane
Wrote 1000 words a day
Jack London
Wrote Ethan Frome
Edith Wharton
What scientist heavily influenced naturalists
Darwin
