Realism and Naturalism in Henry James’ Daisy Miller and Theodore Dreiser’s Sister Carrie

In order to analyze James and Draser 's works best, the terms realism and naturalism are important to understanding. As mentioned in the Norton collection, realism emphasizes "the moral and psychological life of the inner class of the upper class" (9). Thus, realism reflects self-depiction, human relations and social interaction (and class system). Realist writers emphasize the role rather than the plot of the story and explore the true interpersonal relationship dilemma, interaction and experience in society.

A controversial short story by Henry James "West Miller: Study" depicts a young European named Winterbourne who is about to accept his American girl named Daisy Miller. watch. Henry James was born in New York in 1843, but he spends most of his life in Europe. When he lived in Europe he met many American tourists. After these encounters, Henry decided that he wanted to explore the difference between innocent Americans and complex Europeans.

James 'most popular story, Daisy Miller, was the first person to win Henry James' deserving praise. Among all his works, only rotating screws are well known. Daisy Miller is the story of a girl traveling to Europe with her mother and brother. Vivi in ​​Switzerland resort met Daisy and a handsome young American male, Frederick Winterbourne. Winterbourne and Daisy became Aquatinted and Winterbourne was immediately taken to Daisy. He has never seen anyone like her - she flirts, is very unorthodox and impulsive. Daisy did what he wanted to do, without considering the habit that European society strictly adhered to. Daisy persuaded her to be taken out so as not to take him to Winterbourne. This unprecedented behavior did not seem to bother Daisy's mother, but Mrs. Costello who was completely angered with a shock completely refused to see Daisy - a low level American.

Let's compare the style of James from "Western Miller" to "The Miller in the Jungle". As his talent matures, James' style becomes more complex and intelligent; this is indicated by information sent to the reader through his sentence structure and length, choice of words, and stories. For example, in "Western Miller" James tells Wilburber's story and the first encounter with Desi Miller easily and clearly. "She talked to Wimborne, she seems to know him for a long time.