ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

CULTURAL AND LITERARY IN MODERNITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of “Naturalism” as an artistic and literary movement?
A
Naturalism is a search for scientific certainty.
B
Naturalism depicts humans as reasonable and objective.
C
Naturalism depicts the more “animalistic” tendencies of humans.
D
Naturalism considers the author or artist to be like a scientist.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The elements of the naturalist movement include social Darwinism, objectivity, determinism, and the indifferent natural world.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Elements of Naturalism. The major elements of naturalist works are determinism, objectivity, pessimism, setting, and plot twists.

Detailed explanation-3: -Realism and naturalism are two separate but closely linked literary movements that began in the 19th century. Realism depicts characters and settings as they would actually have existed, while naturalism concentrates on the biological, social and economic aspects. Both seek to represent real life.

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