“To Build a Fire” has regionalism, naturalism, and realism has many examples. The regionalism for To Build a Fire starts with the beginning of the story when London described the “day as broken and gray” and the main character “climbs a high earth-bank” and the “Yukon is hidden under three feet of ice”. “London”. The naturalism in the story has multiple examples but the overall theme of it is that natural doesn 't care about the man in the story with the temperature being colder then he thought and when he walks on the ice and gets his feet and then you got the men building his finally fire in which he pulls to much twigs and sticks from the tree so the consequence is that the tree drops all its snow on him and the fire. The final example of
Nature is not only the trees, leaves, and, soil but, it encompasses a wide variety of things that cover both physical, mental, and even spiritual elements. Most important to Feige is that “Nature is infinitely large and varied”, omnipresent throughout the world (9). Nature can not be confined to a single presence but underlies in everything in the world. By Feige’s definition of nature “A body’s flesh blood and bone” also fall into the natural order of the world which expands nature’s reach to all of mankind. The main idea Feige stresses to the reader about nature, is that everything from a wooden farm to the American Republic is rooted in the natural order of things.
In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury uses Clarisse’s connection to nature and Mildred's and her friends connection to technology to teach the reader the importance of being connected to nature and how technology is destructive and encourages emotional disengagement. Ray Bradbury uses the character Clarisse and her connection to nature to show that nature is very calming and can lead to happiness. Late one night when Montag was coming home from work, he turned the corner and almost ran into Clarisse. Montag and Clarisse began to talk to each other and then,” They walked in the warm-cool blowing night on the silvered pavement and there was the faintest breath of fresh apricots and strawberries in the air” (Bradbury 10).
Nature was introduced in romantic novels and poems. In the poem ‘’Thanatopisis’’ by William Cullen Bryant he described death to something that was peaceful and to be embraced. He believed that you become one with nature, one with earth once you die. But in the poem ‘’Devil and Tom Walker’’ by Washington Irving he described death to be evil, sinful. He believed death to horrifying and something to not be embraced.
Favorite Quotes “An important site of naturalistic writing was the city, or urban ‘jungle,’” (pg. 1138). “Rather than a source of solace or a spiritual resource, naturalists view ‘nature’ as an indifferent backdrop for the struggles and strivings of human beings. Indeed, in many naturalistic works characters struggle for survival against the seemingly hostile forces of nature,” (pg. 1138). “Spencer held that Darwin’s theories of evolution through natural selection also apply to individuals or groups within society, which consequently operate under the natural law of ‘survival of the fittest.’
The nature in the stories we have read have shaped the stories through their characters and the overall theme. The two pieces of writing that had nature the most prominent in the story was “The Red Convertible” by Louise Erdrich and Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. In the story of “The Red Convertible” there is multiple examples of nature that effect the tone of that part of the story. When Henry and Lyman drive one summer to Alaska they “never wanted to leave” (Erdrich 326). At this time the two brothers had a great relationship and the nature around them complies with this good relationship.
Nature can be a symbol, set a scene, or even have a spiritual meaning in writing. They are excellent instances of authors who used their literary works to influence society's perception of the world at the time. These authors make extensive use of metaphors to influence the world around them. Each has their unique style, topic, and traits that distinguish their works. In order to fully grasp the great impact of literature during the American Renaissance/Romantic period, it is good to examine who Washington Irving and David Thoreau are, and how the nature in their writing
In Cather's book from a naturalistic view, a character's fate has already got decided, by forces of nature beyond human control. In Part I John Bergson had many unfortunate events happen to him which prevented him from ever making the land how he wanted. In the book it says “In eleven long years John Bergson had made but little impression upon the wild land he had come to tame.” Cather uses Naturalism throughout the whole book, even some of the realistic and romantic parts seem naturalistic. For example in Part IV when Emil and Marie died I explained the view of a romantic but a naturalist would see it much differently.
THE ROOM was filled with tension as the man walked to the distressed girl in the middle of the room. She was limp, her head hanging as she weakly tried to fight against the chains that held her down. Damp, russet hair fell into her face as she used the spaces in-between her hair to look at her attacker. Thick built with a muscular frame and height well over six feet, Alpha Crane greeted her.
I found the first few pages of Maggie to be extremely detailed and Crane definitely took his time and effort in creating a very detail specific to his characters. For example, in the beginning of chapter II we see the characters explained in great detail as well as, the environment the characters live in. This part explains the gossiping women with uncombed hair, a baby and his impatient mother, and a detailed description of the surroundings of the sky and items like the bucks, brooms, rags, and bottles. (Crane, 1007). The beginning description of the environment truly sets the stage for what is about to become for the characters and significantly helps the reader connect with the characters and their predicaments.
American Naturalism is one who studies and or writes about the human behavior according to their environmental surroundings. An example of one of the most well known American Naturalist writers is Stephen Crane. “Maggie: A Girl of the Streets” by Stephen Crane is a novel in which the author displays the trait of hypocrisy through the main characters. In this novel how does Stephen Crane use hypocrisy as an opposing force against Maggie by the main characters such as Jimmie, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson? Presented throughout the whole novel Crane writes not about how life should be, but as how it was.
Stephen Crane 's works show sudden moves and changes in tone and perspective, and every now and again the works of literature end without setting up either assurance about characters or resolutions of problems. Crane 's symbolism is clear, however the works rarely give last interpretations. These qualities add to Crane 's multi-layered sardonicism. Crane commonly depicts outrageous encounters that come face to face with common individuals. His characters are not overwhelming, but rather they touch the baffling edges of their abilities for action, perception, and understanding.
I chose to write my fourth prose journal over this story because of the intensity and suspense the author brings to the reader. My first impression over this piece is that it’s dark and has more meaning than what it portrays. I think crane shows a naturalistic style of writing through this piece. Crane has described through this story that the characters’ lives were predetermined and nature was going to take its course. Some techniques he uses are imagery and tone.
Nature and Frankenstein compare in their understanding of the relationship between human beings and the natural world because the natural world is an emotional experience and the influence of nature changes the mood drastically. The natural world is an emotional experience for Victor because he got depressed about the death of Justine and William. To cope with his feelings he decided to escape to the hills. Victor struggles to cope with the deaths: The sceneries help Victor out by cheering him up and acting as a sense of relief.
It is within this context of recent scholarly work that naturalism is seen in the novel Tracks , written by Native American author, Louise Erdrich. A characteristic of naturalism, determinism manifests itself in Tracks through depictions of the “brute”, quests for power and wealth, and the portrayals of deterioration and violence. Tracks is a novel about the on-going struggles Native Americans face in their efforts to preserve their land and culture. Set in North Dakota during the early part
