Complex Characters in Realism/ Editha Mastery Review

What is the primary theme explored in the story 'Editha'?

• The struggle for women's rights

• The impact of industrialization

• The complexities of love and duty

• The glorification of war

How does Editha view the war?

• As a necessary evil

• As a glorious and noble cause

• As a pointless conflict

• As a personal inconvenience

What does Editha hope George will become by going to war?

• A pacifist

• A politician

• A hero

• A wealthy man

What is George's initial attitude towards the war?

• He is eager to fight

• He is skeptical and sees it as wanton and needless

• He is enthusiastic about the glory it will bring

• He is indifferent

How does Editha's perspective on her actions change after visiting George's mother?

• She feels justified in her actions

• She remains unchanged in her beliefs

• She feels guilty and begins to question her motives

• She becomes more patriotic

What aspect of romantic writing did realist writers disapprove of?

• realistic settings

• boring plots

• the use of everyday events

• the fanciful treatment of material

What aspect of fiction did realist writers use to advance the plot of their story?

• the effect of destiny

• social trials

• tragic events

• complexity of character

Which of these techniques originated in the realist era?

• the trend of using heroic characters

• the use of dialect in speech

• the trend of employing tragic themes

• the use of imaginary settings

Which types of themes distinguish literature written in the realist era from earlier literature?

• everyday life and common subjects

• tragedy and extreme circumstances

• unusual and terrifying themes

• adventurous and fantastical episodes