Realism is the creation of the effect of what represents the historical concreteness of human life. It emerged as a result of the political and social changes, as well as the scientific and industrial advances of the late 19th century, taken out of the context of their motivations, circumstances, environment, as well as causes and effects. Simply put, it is the representation of ordinary life. On the other hand, naturalism can be defined as literature that attempts to use scientific principles of objectivity and detachment in the study of human beings. He therefore uses a philosophical stance in the study of human beings, therefore he claims that this study is impartial and free from moralization of character. The characters are then studied in relation to their surroundings and how they relate to it. Analysis of Characters and Scenes in James' Washington Square Realists generally believe in pragmatism, that is, they seek to find and express pluralistic truth, associated with consequences discernible and verifiable by experience. They are also staunch supporters of democracy, and the materials they expect to describe belong to the common century. It therefore explores human values ​​and destiny as media, everyday life. Realists believe that since there is no plot or symmetry in life, works of fiction should also reflect the truths of life while avoiding the same and therefore value individuals very well and praise characterization as the center of the novel. That said, a good example of American realism would be James' Washington Square. It is the story of Catherine, Doctor Sloper's daughter, who is in love with Townsend. Unknown to her at first, these two men in her life all want to use her for their own selfish gains without any reference... middle of paper... complete representation of life, Naturalism was more like a chronicle of desperation, while in Realism's main focus was on the middle class and its problems, Naturalism dove headlong into great social drama, favoring the less educated or lower classes for its characters and violence and taboos as central themes. In Conclusion Realism bases its central role on the realities of life while naturalism focuses on nature itself as an indifferent work Cited Esch, Deborah. New essays on The House of Joy. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge UniversityPress, 2001. Print.James, Henry. Washington Square. New York: Modern Library, 1950. Print."L-SAW." L-SAW. Np, nd Web. 23 November 2013.viewarticle.php?id=435&layout=html>.Singley, Carol J.. Edith Wharton's House of Mirth: A Casebook. Oxford: Oxford UniversityPress, 2003. Print.