What is the 'York Realist' known for in the study of Mystery cycles?
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Correct answer: Adding gritty physical detail and psychological depth to the Passion plays
The 'York Realist' is the name given to the author of the late additions to the York Passion sequence. These plays are noted for their harsh realism, particularly in the meticulous and brutal depiction of the Crucifixion.
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