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The Essential Role of Wonder in Realism and Symbolism in Writing

In the realm of writing, the ability to marvel at the ordinary is paramount. As noted by Raymond Carver, writers should embrace simple amazement, whether it's over a sunset or an old shoe. This connection to realism through objective observation and sensory experience creates an authentic illusion of life. Conversely, symbolism offers a subjective viewpoint, inviting personal interpretation and deeper meaning. Understanding these contrasting styles enriches a writer's craft and allows for a profound exploration of both the seen and unseen worlds.

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The Essential Role of Wonder in Realism and Symbolism in Writing

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  1. WARM UP Writers don’t need tricks or gimmicks or even necessarily need to be the smartest fellows on the block. At the risk of appearing foolish, a writer sometimes needs to be able to just stand and gape at this or that thing—a sunset or an old shoe—in absolute and simple amazement. Raymond Carver

  2. Realism & Symbolism Realism, Exercise One: Point of view = objective; emphasis on observation through senses. Style = Representational = creating illusion of actual life being lived, by reconstructing observed sensory reality. Symbolism, Exercise Two: Point of view = often subjective or internal. Style = Presentational = generalized, symbolic, or personal: vision, intuition, unconscious or subconscious, distortion.

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  6. http://www.mbc.edu/faculty/vfrancisco/IntrotoDrama/RealismandSymbolism.htmhttp://www.mbc.edu/faculty/vfrancisco/IntrotoDrama/RealismandSymbolism.htm Man sitting on chair, from Wet Canvas, by Raphael Perez Desirable Above All Other Fruit, by James C. Christensen New Member New Member

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