Realism & Romanticism

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Literature should be an escape from the real world.

An invitation to participate in the world

What is the definition of romanticism?

Too good to be true

Too good to be true

Places a strong emphasis on emotions

3-dimensional characters with good and bad characteristics

Plot contains unusual events, mystery, or high adventure

Settings actually exist

Which category would these characters fall into?

This work of art by Millet is an example of

Writer is interested in recent or contemporary life

Settings are often made up

Epic romances, epic battles, epic characters

Soap-opera-like plots

In The Count of Monte Cristo, Dantes dedicates his entire life to revenge. This is an example of

Avoidance of urban and technological advances.

Realism is the belief that writing should contain the truest sentences possible, and is not meant to be entertaining.

Can be fiction or non-fiction

Nature has a significant impact

Which poetic expression of death falls into ROMANTICISM?

This work of art by Friedrich is an example of

Shows the interests and aspirations of the urban middle class

Simple, mundane events are described with grand language

Industrialism and urbanism are present (factories, trains, revolutionary wars)

What is the definition of the realism literary movement?

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A rebellion against enlightenment (rational, logical, and scientific ideas).

Writer is interested in history or legend

Often comments on current world events

Which category would this character fall into?

Accuracy is more important than beauty