Henrik Ibsen is referred to as The Father of Realism.  Audie…

Henrik Ibsen is referred to as The Father of Realism.  Audience members often attribute theatre or a film’s “realistic” characteristics as the determining factor of its quality.  For example, you may see theatre or a film and judge it to be good or bad based on whether or not it is “realistic”.  What is Realism?  Why is Realism such an important style in the theatre?  Cite the textbook in MLA-format to support your answer.