Question

The literature of nineteenth-century realism depicted everyday life in a realistic way. Which statements show that Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a realist text?
A). the description of human struggles in the form of Ivan Ilyich’s suffering
B). the faithfulness of relationships that Ivan Ilyich experiences toward the end of his life
C). the romantic tension that occurs between Ivan Ilyich and his wife
D). the difference between superficial and authentic living
E). the plot ending with a surprising turn of events

Answer 1

Answer:

A). the description of human struggles in the form of Ivan Ilyich’s suffering

D). the difference between superficial and authentic living

Explanation:

Tolstoy was a soviet aristocrat who wrote two of the greatest examples of realism, Anna Karenina and War and Peace, Realism tries to portray everyday actions that happen in life as simple as they are, with no romanticism or writting them more beautifull. THis is why the description of human struggles in a simple way, with no over the top explanation or flourishing, and the description of the difference between authentic and superficial are the answers.

Answer 2

The answer is A but neither C nor B. You must choose two so you have a 50/50 chance of choosing between D and E