Naturalism (literature)

Naturalism in literature is a way of storytelling that uses descriptions of the real world to create a believable atmosphere for characters to react and interact with. It often involves stories about everyday people in everyday situations. Naturalism uses realistic details to make the characters and their stories become more real and relatable to the reader or viewer. It emphasizes the importance of environment and heredity in affecting a character’s life, and often relies on cause-and-effect relationships. This means that the events and decisions the characters make are based on how they were raised, their genetics, and the social and economic environment they live in.