Naturalism (literary movement)

Naturalism is a literary movement that emphasizes how environment, heredity, and social conditions influence human behavior and choices. It portrays characters realistically, often highlighting struggles against forces beyond their control, such as poverty or fate. Writers aim to depict life objectively, showing both its harsh realities and natural laws without romanticizing or idealizing. Influenced by scientific principles, naturalism explores the idea that humans are shaped by their surroundings and biology, often focusing on the darker or more deterministic aspects of life to present an authentic, unvarnished view of human existence.