Hamlin Garlin and Bret Harte used realism to create texts. Realism is best defined as
a) A literary movement focused on idealistic portrayals of human nature.
b) A style of writing that emphasizes imaginative and fantastical elements.
c) A portrayal of life and society as it is, without idealization or romanticizing.
d) A form of literature that prioritizes allegorical storytelling over realistic representation.