Realism

What is the definition of realism?

• A style in art and literature in which ideas, images, and objects are combined in a strange way, like in a dream

• The depiction of life through an unembellished lens

• A true-to-life style which involves the representation or depiction of nature

• The depiction of life through an embellished lens

Where did realism originate?

• France

• Germany

• Russia

• Spain

Who is known as the "father of realism"?

• Arthur Miller

• William Shakespeare

• Samuel Beckett

• Henrik Ibsen

When Did realism originate?

• 1920

• 1840

• 1860

• 1790

Who wrote "A Raisin in the sun"?

• Jean Baptiste-Camille Coro

• Lorraine Hansberry

• Henrik Ibsen

• Jean-Francois Millet

What did ''A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" inspire?

• blemished view of those who practiced the arts

• Distrust in the government

• Openness about homosexuality

• Fighting against Racism

Who was the victim in "The Wild Duck"?

• The Father

  (Hjalmar Ekdahl)

• The Daughter

  (Hedvig)

• The Mother

  (Gina Ekdahl)

• The Friend

  (Gregers Werle)

When was "A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Written?

• 1955

• 1855

• 1940

• 1840

What is the significance of"A Raisin in the sun"?

• it was eye opening to the discrimination faced by black families

• Created an appreciation for theater

• exposed government corruption

• highlights economic issues

Who was the writer for "The wild duck"?

• Henrik Ibsen

• Tennessee Williams

• Lorraine Hansberry

• Jean Baptiste-Camille Corot