English Literature A-Level
Literary Naturalism and Determinism
What Literary Naturalism and Determinism means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Literary Naturalism and Determinism
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A mode of writing in which characters are driven by instinct and environmental forces rather than moral agency.
Topics that use Literary Naturalism and Determinism
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