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Realist Literature: A Survey
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Module 2
Balzac and the Origins of French Realism (Père Goriot)
1
Balzac's "La Comédie humaine": Documenting French Society
Describe Balzac's project of 'La Comédie humaine' and its ambition to document French society.
2
Realism in "Père Goriot"
Identify realist techniques in 'Père Goriot', such as detailed social description and the economic motivation of characters.
3
Parisian Boarding Houses: Microcosms of Social Realism
Analyze the role of the Parisian boarding house setting as a microcosm for social realism.
4
Balzac's Social Tapestry: Character and Class
Explain how Balzac uses characterization to represent social types and class structures.
5
Romanticism and Realism in 'Père Goriot'
Identify residual romantic elements in 'Père Goriot' and explain how they coexist with realist aims.
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