How is "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" an example of the author using social realism?

Answer 1

Isn't the deperate plight of the villagers an example of social realism?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Handsomest_Drowned_Man_in_the_World

Answer 2

Could you explain social realism please?

Answer 3

Social realism is describing a society, a village, realistically -- with all of its warts, problems, and ugliness.