Problem
Discuss some of the narrative elements in 'Bahnwarter Thiel' by Gerhart Hauptmann that make the story representative of the genre of Naturalism. For example, what role do detailed descriptions play in suggesting how social conditions, heredity, and the environment influence or shape human character? You may want to explore your ideas about Hauptmann's descriptions in order to answer the question about whether social conditions, heredity, and the environment lead Thiel to commit his murderous acts or whether he as an "individual" is solely responsible.