We have already seen the free indirect style of narration, where a character's distinctive voice gets infiltrates or gets adopted by the narrator. We get to read a character's thoughts and anxieties without relinquishing the authority of the narrator. Another method of getting information from a character is stream of consciousness. Stream of consciousness is … Continue reading How to Read A Novel Part 3
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How to Read a Novel Part 2
In the novels we read, we would get introduced to a variety of characters, sometimes too many, and sometimes very few. Our first impressions of a character likely starts from the outside in, like in real-life, beginning with the way they dress, their initial actions, and their pattern of speech. Then we get to know … Continue reading How to Read a Novel Part 2
How To Read A Novel: Part 1
As an avid reader of fictional stories, I have always wanted to be able to see the component parts of a novel. So I did some research and studying about reading and I wanted to share what I learned. Introduction to Plot When you're reading a book, you might be asked, what is the plot … Continue reading How To Read A Novel: Part 1
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