EN 210 Lecture 1: 8.22 notes
23 Aug 2016
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Romanticism was very plot driven and centered on major themes or life lessons like good vs. evil and such. Realism was not about westward expansion or optimistic future. Focused on real people in real places with real jobs and real problems. Mark twain was one of the first realist writers. Was born in 1835 the same year as haley"s comet. William falkner called twain the father of realism . Most known for his use of dialect. Also known for his use of satire, humor, and realism. His stories were meant to orally entertain people. Focused on accurately depicting the middle class. Twain was against slavery and believed in abolition of slavery in the united states. Trip to angel, california and a stay at angel"s hotel was the inspiration for the. Dan"l was the frog and jim smiley was the notorious better. He messes with time, horror, and twisted endings.
