How honestly does the narrator represent the world
Does the narrator have something to hide/cover up. Does he have reason to "pad the truth"
Does the narrator actually understand what is going on
Is the narrator biased
Does the narrator contradict what he/she says
An unreliable narrator is a type of narrator that causes the reader to suspect a lack of credibility or trustworthiness. This narrator may intentionally or unintentionally distort the truth, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the story being told. Characteristics of an unreliable narrator can include contradictions, inconsistencies, or a biased perspective that casts doubt on the validity of their narration.
Usually a story's narrator will just tell what's going on and stays neutral to the events. There are some instances where the narrator will put in their own opinions, either blatantly or inconspicuously. I see it at that moment is when the narrator becomes unreliable or biased when telling the events of the story.
How honestly does the narrator represent the world. >Apex
The narrator describes things and events that could be true.
If you are trying to determine whether or not a narrator is unreliable, you should...
unreliable
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An unreliable narrator is a type of narrator who causes the reader to suspect lack of credibility or trustworthiness. This can be due to intentional deception, mental instability, or a limited perspective that distorts the truth of the story being told. Examples include characters who lie, withhold information, or have biased perceptions that cloud the narrative.
They are seeing aliens
In biological theory, some biologists suspect the shortening of sacromeres causes aging.
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To make the reader question the narrator’s credibility and trustworthiness.
The narrator begins by insisting he is not mad to assert his sanity and credibility. By doing so, he aims to challenge the reader's assumption that he is mentally unstable and lay the foundation for his tale of the extreme circumstances that have led him to commit murder.
anxiety
because he did not listen
because of a curiosity about the energy it takes to make coffee
The suspect lending practices was one of the causes of the recession in the US in 2001.
I would suspect the map sensor is bad.
I would suspect either a clogged fuel filter or a defective or not working fuel pump.