It has been constantly debated since the question first came up- was Stephen Crane a Realist author or a Naturalist author? People have their opinions, and they have reason behind their claims. Crane’s style of writing has a blend of both Realism and Naturalism, which often leaves the reader wondering which category he falls under. There is solid evidence that Crane is more of a Naturalist than a Realist, however. One of Stephen Crane’s well known literary works is “A Mystery of Heroism.” While it could be argued that it is a Realist story because the name of the character is known, this does not make the character any more important than the plot. The plot of the story is the central focus of this work, and no person can change that.