Essays On Realism

Is realism ‘realistic’? Realism by its very name indicates that it emphasises a realistic approach to international relations theory, however the extent to which this is true is thoroughly debated amongst scholars in contemporary society. Realism revolves primarily around the struggle for power amongst self-interested states, with particular emphasis on the desire of survival for […]

The President of the United States is responsible for governing the country and creating and implementing both domestic and foreign policies. The impact of the White House’s domestic policies extends throughout American society, influencing its future direction, while foreign policies shape global events and perceptions of America. This article explores how US Presidents carry out […]

The realist theory, founded by Hans Morgenthau, Arnold Wolfers, Kenneth Thomson, E. H. Carr and Georg Schwarzenberger, is based on the will to consider man and social relations, and most particularly political relations, a state of affairs rather than ideal. Not wanting to diminish the importance and necessity of the building of a pacifist and […]

The art movement known as Surrealism arose in the early 1900s after World War 1. Its purpose is to delve into the unconscious mind and promote self-discovery. Through this form of art, individuals can gain a better understanding of how their minds perceive and interpret the world around them. Originally, surrealism was created as an […]

Italy went through some of the biggest changes in its history in the early 20th century, around the time of war. Benito Mussolini founded the Fascist Party in 1919 and by 1924 he had already come to power and his dictatorship was in place. The fascist regime was accepted by many, but there were still […]

Socialist realism and the cultural paradigm of expression If one examines the cultural paradigm of expression, one is faced with a choice: either accept predialectic cultural theory or conclude that the goal of the poet is significant form. However, in Clerks, Smith reiterates neoconstructivist objectivism; in Chasing Amy he deconstructs the cultural paradigm of expression. […]

Realism in literature refers to the portrayal of life, individuals, and objects without idealizing or romanticizing them. Chaucer, a realist writer, meticulously observes and represents the people, things, ambiance, and events of 14th-century England. His realistic approach stems from firsthand observation and a pragmatic outlook on life. He collects information about individuals from various levels […]

Humans are creature that represents astounding intellect, emotion/s and use of language. The expression of these characteristics provides humans the capability of judgment and understanding. Nonetheless, it is natural for all forms of life to cope with their surrounding, thus, humans stay forever in flux with his environment. Such changes can best be seen in […]

In this paper I’m going to explore the difference between realism and Naturalism in the American literature using specific textual examples. My decision was to concentrate my attentions on the following works: W. E. B. Du Bois, “The Souls of Black Folk”, Stephen Crane, “The Open Boat”, Kate Chopin, “Desiree’s Baby”, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman, […]

Realism underlines the constraints on politics forced by human nature and the absence of international government. Jointly, they make international relations mainly a realm of power and interest. “Human nature has not changed since the days of classical ancient times” (Thompson 1985: 17). And that nature, according to realists, is at its core self-centered, and […]

Many people assert that the documentary “Bowling for Columbine,” directed by Michael Moore, has enlightened them about current America. Although this is accurate for those who have only watched it casually, a closer examination exposes its lack of substantial evidence in certain cases, ultimately preventing it from being entirely factual. This raises the question: can […]

A Summer Project On “Realism in Modern Drama” Introduction Realism is a literary term which is so widely used as to be more or less meaningless except when used in contradistinction to some other movement, such as Naturalism, Expressionism, Surrealism. The original definition of realism by Sir P. Harvey was “a loosely used term meaning […]

Realism, a 19th century movement, aimed to transform playwrights from traditional romantic pieces to focusing on the day-to-day activities that shaped people’s daily lives. This new writing style influenced acting and brought about several changes in how actors prepared for their stage roles. Actors began studying actual events in society and rehearsing them before performing […]

In every man’s life he faces a time that defines his maturation from boyhood to manhood. This usually comes from a struggle that the boy faces in his life. In Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck’s defining moment of maturity is Huck’s struggle with Tom in helping Jim escape. Tom sends Huck and […]

Idealism Idealism (French “idealisme” from Greek “idea”) is the general designation of philosophical doctrines asserting that the consciousness, thinking, mental and spiritual things are initial, fundamental, and a matter, nature and physical things are secondary, derivative. So, idealism resists to materialism in the decision of the basic question of philosophy – about the relation of […]