Russian Realism Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘War and Peace’?
Leo Tolstoy
What literature era does ‘War and Peace’ belong to?
Russian Realism (1869)
Why is ‘War and Peace’ important in literature?
A vast narrative combining history, philosophy, and the human experience
Who is the author of ‘Crime and Punishment’?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
What literature era does ‘Crime and Punishment’ belong to?
Russian Realism (1866)
Why is ‘Crime and Punishment’ important in literature?
Psychological novel examining guilt, redemption, and the human condition
Who is the author of ‘The Brothers Karamazov’?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
What literature era does ‘The Brothers Karamazov’ belong to?
Russian Realism (1880)
Why is ‘The Brothers Karamazov’ important in literature?
Explores faith, doubt, free will, and morality in 19th-century Russia
What is the setting of ‘War and Peace’?
Napoleonic Wars era, mainly in Russia and parts of Europe.
Which themes are explored in ‘War and Peace’?
War, peace, family, and personal transformation.
Who is the protagonist of ‘Crime and Punishment’?
Raskolnikov, a young student burdened by guilt.
What is the philosophical idea explored in ‘Crime and Punishment’?
The notion of the ‘superman’ who is above moral law.
How does Dostoevsky portray guilt in ‘Crime and Punishment’?
Through Raskolnikov’s internal struggle and psychological torment.
What is the climax of ‘The Brothers Karamazov’?
The trial of Dmitri for the murder of his father.
What is the role of faith in ‘The Brothers Karamazov’?
It explores religious doubt, belief, and the human need for meaning.
What narrative style is used in Russian realism?
Omniscient narration with psychological depth.
What impact did Russian Realism have on global literature?
It influenced novelists like Proust, Joyce, and Camus.
Which Russian realist writer is known for ‘Dead Souls’?
Nikolai Gogol.
What is the significance of the duel scene in ‘War and Peace’?
It reflects the honor culture of the time.
How does Tolstoy depict love in ‘Anna Karenina’?
Through contrasting relationships, both fulfilling and destructive.
What philosophical ideas appear in ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’?
Themes of mortality and the search for a meaningful life.
What literary technique is prominent in ‘Anna Karenina’?
Use of parallel plots to contrast different life experiences.
Which social class does Tolstoy often write about?
The Russian aristocracy.
What role do serfs play in Russian Realism?
Serfs are often depicted as symbols of societal change.
How does Dostoevsky explore free will?
Through characters who make morally complex choices.
What is the narrative focus in ‘The Idiot’?
The consequences of living with complete honesty and goodness.
What political undertones are present in Russian Realism?
Critique of the Russian social order and autocracy.
Which Russian writer is associated with ‘Fathers and Sons’?
Ivan Turgenev.
What is the Nihilist movement in ‘Fathers and Sons’?
A philosophical rejection of authority and traditional values.
How are dreams used in Dostoevsky’s novels?
As windows into characters’ subconscious fears and desires.
What themes are central to ‘Demons’ by Dostoevsky?
Political extremism and moral decay.
Which Russian novel discusses the meaning of suffering?
Dostoevsky’s ‘The Brothers Karamazov’.
What character archetype is common in Russian Realism?
The ‘superfluous man’—a disillusioned aristocrat.
How did the emancipation of serfs influence Russian literature?
It inspired themes of social upheaval.
What narrative structure does Tolstoy use in ‘War and Peace’?
An episodic structure interweaving multiple plots.
What is the significance of the epilogue in ‘War and Peace’?
It reflects Tolstoy’s philosophical musings on history.
How do Dostoevsky’s novels reflect his time in Siberian exile?
Through characters grappling with crime and punishment.
What is the moral dilemma in ‘Crime and Punishment’?
Whether one can commit murder for a ‘greater good.’
