Naturalist writers believed that the character's fate is predetermined by ____
their environment, heredity, and social conditions
Farmers and African Americans faced slightly good times during this period, they were able to improve their way of life. True / False
False
What are some common themes that naturalistic writers focused on?
survival, determinism, violence, taboo
In naturalistic works, the spirits or Gods intervene in human action. True/False
False
“A Man Said to the Universe” is a naturalistic poem written by whom?
Stephen Crane
What were the years in which Naturalism developed?
late 19th century - early 20th century
The major elements of naturalist works are determinism, objectivity, pessimism, setting, and plot twists. True / False
True
According to Naturalism, the universe is governed by the _____ laws of nature/ laws/ laws of human
laws of nature
Who is the playwright of “The Hairy Apes”?
Eugene O'Neill
Who is the “Father of Naturalism”?
Emile Zola
Naturalistic works focused on characters from what social groups?
working class
What were conflicts in the West?
Between Native Americans and white ones; Between Native Americans and military force of US government
Who introduced Naturalism to America?
Frank Norris
What term is used to describe “the human’s fate is predetermined by their environment, heredity, and social conditions and they have little to no control over their own destiny”
Determinism
The conflict in naturalistic novels is often …?
“man against nature” or “man against himself”
Optimism or Pessimism is a feature of naturalism?
Pessimism
People from the country and immigrants streamed into the big cities in search of work and a better life. True / False
True
Which of the following is a cultural development associated with the rise of Naturalism in literature? First World War / The atomic bomb/ Industrialization
Industrialization
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