In order for viewers to identify with Donnie Darko's struggle to navigate the bizarre cosmic quest thrust upon him, the filmmakers portray his normal world and mundane existence through
A) antirealism.
B) formalism.
C) romanticism.
D) idealism.
E) realism.

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Realism portrays the world and events as they actually are without any romanticized or idealized interpretation, which is what the filmmakers used to portray Donnie's normal world and mundane existence. This helps viewers identify with Donnie's struggle as they can relate to his real-life experiences before he gets caught up in the cosmic quest.

In Order for Viewers to Identify with Donnie Darko's Struggle