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Naturalism

Naturalism. Key points – take notes. Naturalistic Literature. The naturalistic view of humans is that they respond to the natural world much like animals, reacting to natural forces they neither understand nor control. Naturalism embraces sociological and economic determinism.

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Naturalism

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  1. Naturalism Key points – take notes

  2. Naturalistic Literature • The naturalistic view of humans is that they respond to the natural world much like animals, reacting to natural forces they neither understand nor control. • Naturalism embraces sociological and economic determinism. • Human beings are often portrayed as victims of destiny or fate.

  3. Naturalistic Literature • Naturalistic writers portray nature as indifferent. • Naturalists strive for objectivity. • Naturalists are pessimistic about human capabilities.

  4. Naturalistic Literature • Life is a trap. • Naturalists portray humans as animalistic, driven by fear, hunger, and sex

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