Question

Why is Hamlin Garland's "The Return Of The Private" correctly classified as a work of realism?
The story focuses exclusively on the feelings of one of the characters so readers gain a complete understanding of him.
The story contains only a few supernatural elements to keep readers interested as the plot moving forward.
The story replies primarily on the firsthand, written accounts of soldiers who fought for both sides of the Civil War.
The story gives a faithful representation of characters, settings and events that readers recognize and relate to.

Answer 1

Answer:

The story gives a faithful representation of characters, settings and events that readers recognize and relate to.

Explanation:

Realism, when applied in literature, refers to how well a written work describes things as it occurs in real life. Thus, this type of work, though fictional, might include elements or events that have happened in real-life settings. In the case of The Return of a Private, the story tells the life of an American Civil War soldier who is returning to his family, depicted in a way that is true to the time period and circumstances.

Answer 2

Answer:

The story gives a faithful representation of characters, settings and events that readers recognize and relate to.

Explanation: