True Art Speaks Plainly
I now fully understand the meaning of realism. According to Theodore, from what I gather, art is not art unless its tells the truth exactly as life is. that is why many people argued against the ending of Huckleberry Finn. "The sum and substance of literary as well as social morality maybe expressed in three words--tell the truth." However, I don't exactly agree as to what his definition of truth is. True art tells the truth of the human spirit, even if the tale is unrealistic. I do sincerely appreciate what Dreiser had to say about "the mental virtue of the reader." Anyone who is ready The Kite Runner should agree.
What Life Means to Me
Well, London certainly speaks his truth and is highly effective in defending his beliefs about society. And holy cow. I do feel bad for the guy, but what an excellent writer he has become through his struggles. Not only a socialist but a rhetorician as well. He definitely presents a unique perspective of society that gets the reader thinking.
At this point I realize I have read the wrong texts. Screw it. I'm publishing these anyway.
Glad to see I'm not the only one who read the wrong text and wrote a blog post for it--good looking out Debbi! ha
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