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Reliable narrator is the standard form of narration in most stories. A narrator is the voice who is telling a story. That voice can be reliable or unreliable, in that it can be considered to always be telling the story accurately or not. Unreliable narration is really a special, rare case where the narrators credibility has been compromised. To understand reliable narration it is easiest to consider unreliable narration.
A narrator might be considered unreliable if their telling of the story is shown likely be inaccurate. The narrator may give conflicting accounts of events (e.g. "Hero"), be revealed to be lying (e.g. "The Usual Suspects"), or it may become apparent that the narrator though believing their account might be suffering from a mental disorder (e.g. "Memento"). In all these situations the narrative is taking place from the first person perspective.
Note that in the above examples (I used films, but it applies to everything) the narrator is deceiving the audience i.e. if the audience takes what the narrator says at face value then they have an inaccurate account of what took place. This is different from the narrator being either mistaken, or themselves deceived by another character, in which case they are not being unreliable.
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How is the narrator of The Tell-tale heart different from the narrator of The Cask of the Amontillado?
They have much in common both being unreliable and mad. But to the differences. In the Cask of the Amontillado the narrator is angry and bent on revenge. In the tell-tale heart the narrator is sincere and acts our of paranoia.
What is the relationship between the narrator and the killer in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?
The narrator is the killer. They are the same person.
One feature of Gothic literature is an insane narrator In The Tell Tale Heart?
Yes the narrator of 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is insane - likewise the narrator of 'The Cask of The Amarillo' although not quite badly. However all Gothic literature doesn't have to have an insane narrator. in fact the majority of Gothic literature has perfectly sane narrators in a gruesome world.
The mood of Poe's story The Tell-Tale Heart is nervous confusing tense and uncomfortable What decision did Poe make regarding the narrator that adds to this mood?
The mood of Poe's story the tell tale heart is nervous confusing tense and uncomfortable. The decision Poe made regarding the narrator that adds to his mood was that he lets the killer do the narration. His narrator is mentally ill.The mood of Poe's story the tell tale heart is nervous confusing tense and uncomfortable. The decision Poe made regarding the narrator that adds to his mood was that he lets the killer do the narration. His narrator is mentally ill.
Why does The Tell-Tale Heart begin with TRUE?
From what I can tell from the context, I believe that the narrator is admitting that he is nervous and had been nervous, but denies that he is crazy.
Which is a way readers can tell if a narrator is reliable?
The narrator describes things and events that could be true.
Which is a way readers can tell if narrator is reliable?
The narrator describes things and events that could be true.
When the narrator can be trusted to tell story the way really happened they are considered?
Reliable.
What questions should you ask about first person narration?
Here are some questions you should ask:Is the narrator reliable? -- Can you trust what he or she says?Why is the narrator telling this story?Why did the author choose to tell the story this way?Is the narrator biased, or missing things that you as the reader can see?
What questions you should ask when you encounter a story with a first person narrator?
The story must be told from one character's perspective.
What is the profession of the narrator?
The profession of the narrator is that of a reliable and trustworthy storyteller who conveys information or narrates events in a way that engages the audience and creates a connection with the story being told.
Is ponyboy a reliable narrator?
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What a reliable narrator?
A storyteller who is easy to trust
What makes a narrator reliable?
Telling the truth
What do you call the person who tells the story when he is omniscient or all knowing and reliable?
A narrator who is omniscient, all-knowing, and reliable is often referred to as a reliable third-person omniscient narrator. This type of narrator has insight into the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story and can provide a comprehensive and trustworthy account of events.
Give specific examples of the intrusive narrator in Jane Eyre and is the narrator reliable and what effect does this intrusiveness have on your relationship to the narrator?
An example of the intrusive narrator in Jane Eyre is when the narrator interrupts the story to directly address the reader, such as in the opening lines of the novel. The narrator can be considered reliable as their perspective on events is consistent throughout the story. The intrusiveness of the narrator creates a more intimate relationship with the reader, as if the narrator is sharing their thoughts and feelings directly with us.
In Ender's Game is the narrator reliable or unreliable?
The narrator in Ender's Game is reliable as the story is told in a straightforward and objective manner without any indication of bias or manipulation.
