Realism

Realism: Definition

Realism is commonly defined as a concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary. However? the term realism is used? with varying meanings? in several of the liberal arts; particularly painting? literature? and philosophy.

Realism in Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler

Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler? creates three major triangulations between characters. These relationships are developed throughout the play and it is the breakdown in the relationships with Hedda that lead to the dramatic closure of the play. Hedda initiates one of the triangulations in an attempt to have power over a human being's fate. Judge Brack creates the ...