Question

3. In the space below, copy and paste a passage that expresses a theme or principle of Naturalism

implicitly. Then in your own words, state the theme that is suggested but not stated directly in the
passage you chose.

Answer 1

The passage suggests the theme of the overwhelming power of nature and human insignificance in Naturalism, where individuals are depicted as powerless against inherited and environmental forces.

Step-by-step explanation:

One passage that expresses a theme or principle of Naturalism implicitly is:

“In Naturalistic works, nature is depicted as indifferent, sometimes even hostile, to humans, and humans are often depicted as small, insignificant, nameless losers in battles against an all-powerful nature.”

The theme suggested here is the overwhelming power of nature and the insignificance of human beings in the face of natural forces. This theme reflects the Naturalism belief that individuals are subject to forces beyond their control such as genetics and environment, which dictate their behavior and fate. Characters in Naturalistic literature are often shown as helpless and trapped by these forces, unable to exert free will or change their predetermined outcomes.

Answer 2

Naturalistic prose, which started in the 1800s, is an evolution of the realist and has many things in common with it, since it starts, like the realist, from the desire to depict reality accurately but differs in the philosophical background behind the naturalistic works. Naturalist writers believe that human behavior is regulated by factors of heredity, environment and the pressure of the moment, with the result that the heroes of their works are presented as people who act based on their inner instincts (mainly hunger and sexual desire) and under the influence of social and economic conditions. Naturalistic works also stand out for the overly detailed rendering of reality, even in particularly violent scenes, and often for the tragic end, in which the hero is usually led to destruction.