Zolaesque Naturalism

Zolaesque Naturalism is a literary movement rooted in the ideas of Émile Zola, emphasizing that environment, heredity, and social conditions shape human behavior as inevitably as biological forces. It portrays characters as products of their circumstances, often highlighting struggles against poverty, addiction, or social injustice. The style is detailed and objective, aiming to depict life realistically and scientifically, without romanticizing. Essentially, Zolaesque Naturalism explores how external factors influence individuals’ actions, suggesting that people are shaped by forces beyond their control, much like biological or environmental influences in nature.