Romantic Realism

Question: What are the characteristics of Realism, Romantic, and other American Lit styles? I am wanting to know all that is involved when trying to evaluate American Lit. I have a test coming up on several Lit peices, and I need to be able to figure things out on my own. Thanks!

Answer: Evaluating American literature can be difficult or easy depending on the passage and the way the authors writes. Realism and Romanticism are probably the most common among literary styles. Realism is basically telling or showing something the way it is/was in real life. Everything is told in relation to facts; there are no interpretations. Common text that are written using realism are documentaries and biographies. In Romanticism nothing has to make sense. This is how I like to describe it. Romanticism appeals to emotions such as love, of course, and sadness, which is often overlooked. A majority of text written for early grade students are using romanticism. Stories like how a lady is saved by a dude and live happily for the rest of their lives, or so the story tells, is a good example. If you want more in depth study and other forms of literature go to this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realism_(arts)

Question: what are Hawthorne's metaphors for romantic realism and romance in the preface to The Scarlet letter?

Answer: the only thing i would think would be at all romantic, was the reference to the rose and the rosebush,,,,,,,, the rose growns among thorns,,,,, the bush among weeds, and suvivies even when it shouldnt

Question: Can you recommend a romantic anime that is based in realism? 5 centimeters per second is a good example. Most anime romances tend to have the exact same formula: 1: Hopeless Otaku/nerd falls in love with high school submissive KAWAI beautiful popular girl. 2: Quite lone wolf handsome guy falls in love with cutesey open-book character but doesn't realise it until the last episode. What I mean is can you recommend one that is more true to life or at least not following this forumla.

Answer: Honey & Clover If you have liked "5cm Per Second" then you'll LOVE it. it's a heart wrenching anime which shows Unrequited love in the most beautiful, painful & realistic way. it's a MUST watch if you like Romantic Slice of life anime. # Ristorante Paradiso Not as much romantic as 5cm/sec & honey & clover but you can watch it. it's a slow paced mature realistic romantic anime. # Paradise kiss Not that realistic but not as Cliche or Chessy as other typical romance anime. it has a different vibe. i think you'll like it. # Arakawa under the Bridge Though it is a super comedy anime. but i don't know......there is something about it. it's not realistic at all BUT my instincts tell me you'll love it. exceptional type of must watch anime. that's all i can honestly think of now.

Question: According to 19th century criticism british romantic consider iterature as sublime and realism?

Answer: Want to state your answer in the form of a question? I'll have "YA! fail for 200 please, Alex."

Question: What examples from the text of Huckleberry finn depict that Huck = realism character and tom sawyer= romantic?

Answer: DO your own homework. Read the material.

Question: Realism vs. Romantic Era? What exactly is Realism? Is it a style or is an Era? If it is an era, does it coincide with the Romantic Age? Please site sources.

Answer: This is a difficult question because there are several different forms of 'realism' in literarture and painting. The Romantic era basically spands between the late 1700s to somewhere around 1850 (at least in England). Some people date it from 1798 when Coleridge and Wordsworth published their book of Poetry called "Lyrical Ballads." To say exactly what Romanticism is can be one of the most difficult questions in literary or art theory. Realist movements are generally dated from 1850 onwards and include painters like Corbet and Corot. Realism is an attempt to portray everyday scenes of life in a more raw less idealistc way. The same is true of writers in the school of realism. Writers like Emile Zola rejected the interal struggle of Romaniticism or the idealization of Classicism in favor of raw portrayals of real life.

Question: Someone who knows anything about art?? How can I motivate romantic period, the impressionsm period,realism??

Answer: For Impressionism, I would suggest you tell your students how the word came up. In fact, as I guess you know, the first time the word "impressionist" was used, it was to criticize a painter and the whole concept of impressionism, to state that those painters were not actually good painters, but just "impressionists" instead. If I remember it well, that happened right after the opening of the very first public exhibition of impressionist painting, in Paris, at Nadar's studio, and it had to do with the tittle of one of the paintings in the exhibition. I hope your students will find this true little story interesting. You can also tell them that, for the first time in the History of Art, artists became interested in the ways our eyes and brains perceive the physical sensations of light and colour and used that knowledge to produce their paintings. BETTER STILL: show them a picture of the painting and start by asking them if they like it or what they think of it! A dialogue should come up and, after a brief free discussion, tell them that story. As promised, here I am again! The painter was Monet and his painting was entittled "Impression: Sunrise". The critic was Louis Leroy who wrote something like this in a newspaper: "Mr Monet is of of those who, in as far as painting is concerned, thinks we should be satisfied and and must be glad with just an impression. We have just seen an exhibition of these 'impressionists' at Nadar's studio..."

Question: differences and similarities between romanticism and realism? what are the differences between romanticism and realism? i know that romantic novels, for the most part, have more of a negative outlook on humanity but it seems as if realism is very similar in this respect, i think this especially after reading Edwin Arlington Robinson. realism is mostly stories of things like an everyday situation with an unexpected twist at the end but what are the themes of romantic stories? i never really understood romanticism. so, to recapitulate, can you help me find differences and similarities in tthese two writing styles? any help is greatly appreciated, thanks

Answer: I am not familiar with realism, but I know a good amount about Romanticism. I think i could help with a few values/characteristics/traits of the Romantic Movement: seclusion, pathetic fallacy, emotion, nature, and Gothic castles. I hope that helped!

Question: Is seeing the world in a romantic manner, so old fashioned? Why do we value realism & dismiss innocence? I love watching movies and keeping up to date with world affairs. But lately all I see is realism everywhere. It is in your face continuously. Even movies have a realism about them that I find quite disturbing. Is the notion of living in a beautiful world so yesterday? Can we not enjoy a movie or watch the news or any form of media without being bombarded with all the horrid reality that slowly taps into our psyche and makes us desensitized. Has the notion of Romance, love and beauty (the true aesthetics) being destroyed by our current society? Some answer are really depressing... sorry. I was hoping that more positive and uplifting answers! Maybe a little hope in these troubled time.... Not acceptance of what we already know to be true. Maybe I should just stick to painting and reading my books... Mystic - Again you have said it beautifully1 Seeing the world in "rose colored glasses" allows you to live in a place that you can create and make beautiful. Reality is the temptation that slowly tries to tap and eventually crack at the purity of your being. But then again the reality we see around us is only an illusion ... isn't it! I think it is the acceptance that we seek and the collective knowing of similarity. The more we deny the reality and accept our romanticism with innocence but not naivety , the more it will become an everyday occurrence and socially accepted. Mystic listen to Shiva... you are being guided on the right path. The universe can be frustrating but at the end of the day it is what has given you life and has allowed you to have these wonderful experiences. Molly - I definitely agree. That 13 year old father really freaked me out. Its just so wrong on so many levels. And how that was possible is beyond my understanding. I worry that innocence will eventually be totally corrupted by violence, explicit sex and just images that make us as a society and especially our children Desensitized for anything that is wrong and immoral.

Answer: My shiva tells me to sway away from reality because too much of it is harmfull to my heart, I asked him why ? He told me, not to ask why because life is supposed to be enjoyed, I told him, If he were to give an answer then he should satisfy my curiosity and the answer should satisfy my curiousity, He told me, If I were to send you to find the source of reality would you do it ? Well then I said, No, He asked my why ? Because I need to be in my life and that is not my priority in my life, then he asked me, what is the priority in your life, I said you, Why me? he asked. Well i said you are the source thats why. How do you know I am the source he asked me. Well i told him if im thinking then there must be a person im thinking to. Then he said, If i am the person you are thinking to then isnt it the answer lie`s within your question itself ? I hate him when he does that. I hate you universe, but I got no choice but to love you *wink*

Question: How is huck fin both romantic and realistic? In the novel huck finn how does Twain use elements of romanticism and realism and what is the purpose and the effect he hopes to achieve? Does he succeed? What effect do these elements have on the story and the reader?

Answer: Is this an essay question? Here's a general idea of how you could start off: "Romanticism in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is evident by the adventurous turn of events the characters experience throughout the story. Mark Twain includes realism by including racism as one of his many themes, therefore giving the story a more serious tone. By combining both these concepts--a serious and realistic message in a setting that emphasizes racism and the flaws of society of Twain's time with a romantic turn of unrealistic events that are fun to read, Twain is able to create a story that is both enjoyable to read, but also gives a serious message." ...And that would be the concept for your introduction. I'm aware it isn't perfect, but this is only to give you a general idea of the question. I'm to tired to write a full essay on a story I haven't read for several months.

Question: I need the time periods to the following!!? I need the time periods for the following literature periods... -Early American -Romantic -Realism -Modernism -Contemporary THX!!!

Answer: here are some: http://www.studyguide.org/am_lit_timeline.htm Early American maybe considered Puritanism

Question: Is cynical realism destroying romance? It seems that it is becoming more popular to be more fake about emotions involving attraction, love and romance. What is with this recent trend of being witty over being romantic. The term "casanova" seems to be prevalent in todays society. This is a time where if you were to recite Neruda or Lorca in your twenties your supposedly just trying to be a casanova and get laid, yet there are a lot of people who actually believe in poetry and romance , why is it that a moronic rapper talking about "my baby or my bu" is considered romantic when it has no poetic value, yet for some reason in society being able to talk in a slang vernacular and act like a "player" is cool, and then woman say they don't like players , yet romantics and players are two very different types, what is funny is that woman are not avoiding players they are accidently avoiding the true romantics they seek and they find a player again because this society of full of cynical realist who can't believe in romance

Answer: You make excellent points my friend. However the fact that you write this shows that there is hope. You have seen it and so will others.

Question: Put this in layman's terms plz :D? Metaphysics "Reality, the external world, exists independent of man's consciousness, independent of any observer's knowledge, beliefs, feelings, desires or fears. This means that A is A, that facts are facts, that things are what they are—and that the task of man's consciousness is to perceive reality, not to create or invent it." Thus Objectivism rejects any belief in the supernatural—and any claim that individuals or groups create their own reality. Epistemology "Man's reason is fully competent to know the facts of reality. Reason, the conceptual faculty, is the faculty that identifies and integrates the material provided by man's senses. Reason is man's only means of acquiring knowledge." Thus Objectivism rejects mysticism (any acceptance of faith or feeling as a means of knowledge), and it rejects skepticism (the claim that certainty or knowledge is impossible). Human Nature Man is a rational being. Reason, as man's only means of knowledge, is his basic means of survival. But the exercise of reason depends on each individual's choice. "Man is a being of volitional consciousness." "That which you call your soul or spirit is your consciousness, and that which you call 'free will' is your mind's freedom to think or not, the only will you have, your only freedom. This is the choice that controls all the choices you make and determines your life and character."Thus Objectivism rejects any form of determinism, the belief that man is a victim of forces beyond his control (such as God, fate, upbringing, genes, or economic conditions). Ethics "Reason is man's only proper judge of values and his only proper guide to action. The proper standard of ethics is: man's survival qua man—i.e., that which is required by man's nature for his survival as a rational being (not his momentary physical survival as a mindless brute). Rationality is man's basic virtue, and his three fundamental values are: reason, purpose, self-esteem. Man—every man—is an end in himself, not a means to the ends of others; he must live for his own sake, neither sacrificing himself to others nor sacrificing others to himself; he must work for his rational self-interest, with the achievement of his own happiness as the highest moral purpose of his life." Thus Objectivism rejects any form of altruism—the claim that morality consists in living for others or for society. Politics "The basic social principle of the Objectivist ethics is that no man has the right to seek values from others by means of physical force—i.e., no man or group has the right to initiate the use of physical force against others. Men have the right to use force only in self-defense and only against those who initiate its use. Men must deal with one another as traders, giving value for value, by free, mutual consent to mutual benefit. The only social system that bars physical force from human relationships is laissez-faire capitalism. Capitalism is a system based on the recognition of individual rights, including property rights, in which the only function of the government is to protect individual rights, i.e., to protect men from those who initiate the use of physical force." Thus Objectivism rejects any form of collectivism, such as fascism or socialism. It also rejects the current "mixed economy" notion that the government should regulate the economy and redistribute wealth. Esthetics "Art is a selective re-creation of reality according to an artist's metaphysical value-judgments." The purpose of art is to concretize the artist's fundamental view of existence. Ayn Rand described her own approach to art as "Romantic Realism": "I am a Romantic in the sense that I present men as they ought to be. I am Realistic in the sense that I place them here and now and on this earth." The goal of Ayn Rand's novels is not didactic but artistic: the projection of an ideal man: "My purpose, first cause and prime mover is the portrayal of Howard Roark or John Galt or Hank Rearden or Francisco d'Anconia as an end in himself—not as a means to any further end."

Answer: I guess you are interested in objectivism. 1. Objectivists believe that reality and truth is independant from what we think about it. For example, knowledge that 1+1=2 is true not because you and I think that it is true, but because it simply is no matter what we think about it. 2. Objectivists believe that we are reasonable enough to know what is true in nature, and reason is the one and only medium of knowing. Obviously, this would lead to rejection of mysticism and belief that there is uncertainty when we claim to know something. 3. Objectivists reject all forms of determinism that our fate is determined by God, workings of physics, economic condition etc. Free will triumphs all. 4. Selfishness triumphs all! Altruism is dead. 5. Objectivists would want the government to be as small as possible. Ayn Rand herself believed that government should remove itself entirely from economic activity of the society. This includes very basic social services such as policing, fire stations, road buildings etc. 6. What constitutes as beautiful is fundamentally based on the aritist's view of human existence. Just as a side note, I am not an objectivist.

Question: What do you think of these pseudonyms for short story? Genre, possibly Romantic Realism (a note to those who don't know, this has nothing to do with love-stories...lol) My personal favourite is Cat Santino. As much as people say the Cat is feminine, I think it is Bigender. Especially cos we have the name Catlin (Gaelic for "pure") and Cat Stevens, etc. And my nickname is 'Catz' anyway, so... And the name Cat Santino means: Pure + Sacred. The problem with this one, I don't think it rolls off the tongue too easily! long surname, that's what it is. What about Cat Sky? It means: Pure + Sky - does it sound fluent on the tongue? Here is another option which I'm lightly considering: Sandy Fynn means: Defender of men + Fair So: 1 - Cat Sky 2 - Cat Santino 3 - Sandy Fynn Also, feel free to give your own choices AFTER you have given your opinions. And please choose rare but not overly exotic names...lol... much appreciated guys!

Answer: Actually, the best one is your nickname Catz. The very first surname that popped into my head when I saw the name Catz, was Malone. Catz Malone.

Question: Are Hollywood filmmakers skewering society's attitudes towards relationships? What I mean by that is that Hollywood movies these days (especially romcoms) follow a set formula for explaining a 'romance' e.g. guy meets girl, guy and girl have difficulty during relationship/courtship, guy and girl resolve issues by the film's conclusion. See what I mean? Not everything is so clean cut in real life nor has such a strong degree of closure! So what do you think? Should Hollywood film writers and director start making a transition into bring more realism and dynamism into their interpretations of romantic relationships?

Answer: Hollywood goes where the money is i.e. it delivers what sells best; what sells best is, broadly speaking, those things that appeal *easily* (without requiring the viewer to think hard) and which are primal e.g. sex and rage (expressed as violence). The simple and 'all too neat' relationships you've noticed in films is some of the stuff that doesn't require much mental effort. Remember that it takes effort (and a certain amount of inherent intelligence) to become educated; this means that the ignorant and stupid i.e. simple folk, far outnumber the more sophisticated person who wants to be intellectually stimulated and challenged with a movie. The sex and violence is obvious and appeals so much because it's primitive; we all have a sex drive which can be stimulated, we all understand getting wound up and wanting to strike out in anger. So seeing sexy images or someone blowing something up vicariously feeds into these feelings. The sophisticated person appreciates that embracing these baser instincts isn't very laudable but a) he's outnumbered and b) Hollywood ain't in the business of social responsibility. Despite film's enormous potential to influence and educate positively, people often overlook that it's a business and/or fail to understand how it operates. The average Hollywood movie today costs in excess of $82M with an average $20M spent on marketing alone. With such enormous costs, financiers are not quick to take risks. So, the cycle of formulaic Hollywood popcorn rubbish gets churned out and as long as it covers its costs with a little on top to make it worth while, it'll never change. You need to think of Hollywood as the middle-of-the-road, mainstream of movies. This is the filmic equivalent of pop music in the music world. It isn't reasonable to want the music industry to stop making Paris Hilton and Britney Spears pap for those who are easily pleased and only making 'high-brow' classical music, is it? The choice is there for the fans of less middle-of-the-road music, they just have to look a little further afield. It's the same with films. Try branching out to smaller cinemas on the edges of town. Independent filmmakers have been struggling to find the cash to make the kinds of realistic films you're suggesting Hollywood should be making, for years. Look to foreign film industries e.g. the British (believe it or not), or the French. France has for years operated a quota system to restrict the number of American films that it imports in order not to ruin its own film industry and destroy their way of seeing things (when a country takes in too much foreign cultural influences it loses its own cultural identity through what is called 'cultural imperialism'). So what you've noticed is real and hasn't gone unrecognised. In short, you sound like you want some of what is called 'world cinema'. N.B. America has 50% of the global movie market, with the U.K. and, I think, Germany, vying for second place with approx. 2.5%! So perhaps it's no wonder that some Americans seem to b completely unaware of the existence of other film industries!

Question: REALiSM??? American Realists believed that humanity's freedom of choice was limited by the power of outside forces. How would this view differ from the perspective of the Romantic writer (think of someone like Emerson)?

Answer: I'd think that a Romantic writer would believe that freedom of anything is a right that can't be taken away. Only judging by what I *think* I know about Romanticism and Realism. I could be wrong. I probably am wrong.

Question: Is romanticism always a bad thing? Romanticism is often associated with foolishness, naievity, and unrealistic outcomes/delusions. But is it possible to find beauty in an imperfect, sometimes bitter, world/entertain romantic notions, and still be a wise, realistic thinker? Or is realism vs. romantism a 2-part spectrum consisting of only black and white?

Answer: Romanticism is never a bad thing. You seem to be mistaking romanticism for absolute blind optimism. Romanticism, as a philosophy, was developed in response to the Industrial Revolution, in which people rejected the ideals of progress and the way it demeaned and dehumanized the workers who participated in it. Romanticism is more associated with nature, individualism, and a quest for beauty at a time when Social Darwinism and capitalism were at their most grotesque. "Is it possible to find beauty in an imperfect, sometimes bitter, world/entertain romantic notions, and still be a wise, realistic thinker?" It's very much possible, me being a self-proclaimed romantic and also a cold, overly logical, and realistic person, because the two don't exist on the same spectrum. They're complimentary. Romanticism is like a source of will, a rechargeable battery refueled by the perception and appreciation of beauty. It is the will and the belief that we can make the world better, but the will is not enough alone. Only when coupled with realism does anyone have the ability to bring their romanticism to fruition.

Question: Contrast two Artists? Contrast two artists? I have to contrast two artists for an essay question for humanities. What would be the two easiest artists to contrast? (Which two were the most different?) thanks! I can't compare- only contrast. I have to use artists from eras such as realism, romantic, baroque, things like that. by artists i mean like artists that painted

Answer: If it were me, I'd compare Bach and Telemann, both from the Baroque period.

Question: Could you please recommend a good romantic comedy? No. I don't want your silly little generic American stuff. I'm not saying it can't be American, I'm just saying I don't want the usual spill over of hollywood's attempt at romance. I want something with more substance and realism. Possibly something like (500) days of summer or Garden state. Something that'll leave me smiling for the next century or so. I don't want it to be over girly though. Lets take bridget jones for example. It was a greatly entertaining film but it's not what I'm looking for. So what do you think? I've seen 'About a boy' (it was great) and 'Love Actually' and the Japanese version of 'Shall we dance?' (I loved that) and I'd love to see Amelie but... I'm looking for a movie that I can buy on the itunes store so...

Answer: For a few romances twisting slightly on the serious side you might try: Chocolat – Juliette Binoche Gigi – Leslie Caron Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Brad Pitt A Beautiful Mind – Russell Crowe Funny Girl – Barbara Streisand Funny Face – Audrey Hepburn The Notebook – Ryan Gosling Breakfast at Tiffanys – Audrey Hepburn Catch & Release – Jennifer Garner P.S. I Love You – Hilary Swank Lake House – Keanu Reeves Nights in Rodanthe – Diane Lane Girl with a Pearl Earring – Scarlett Johansson Sense & Sensibility – Alan Rickman Beautiful Girls – Timothy Hutton On the lighter side you might like: As Good As It Gets – Jack Nicholson Four Weddings & a Funeral – Hugh Grant Say Anything – John Cusack Serendipity – John Cusack Sleepless in Seattle – Tom Hanks When Harry Met Sally – Billy Crystal

Question: A Christmas Carol!? How does this novel exemplify gothic, romantic and realism literature? Any input/answers? GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in advance

Answer: Gothic literature combines elements of horror and romance, and has very unique characteristics. A Christmas Carol has several of these, including the supernatural, ghosts, death, and tyrants. "The genre was also a heavy influence on more mainstream writers, such as Charles Dickens, who read gothic novels as a teenager and incorporated their gloomy atmosphere and melodrama into his own works, shifting them to a more modern period and an urban setting. His most explicitly Gothic work is his last novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1870). The mood and themes of the gothic novel held a particular fascination for the Victorians, with their morbid obsession with mourning rituals, Mementos, and mortality in general." Also, Dickens' works exemplified realism literature because they dealt with the common man, portraying him in an unflinchingly real way.