Who s Telling The Story
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Who's Telling the Story?
Understanding Storytelling Perspectives
The point of view in a story is crucial as it directs the narrative and helps shape the execution. Most works of fiction typically employ a single point of view, although occasionally a secondary perspective may be introduced briefly for effect.
Third Person Perspective
The third person perspective is the most common in fiction. It features a narrator with limited omniscience, granting them partial access to the characters' thoughts and feelings. This perspective allows seamless transitions between different settings and characters. Readers naturally accept the narrator's knowledge without questioning it.
In contrast to first person perspective, where the story is told from a character's viewpoint, the third person narrator remains outside the action. They serve as an external force, weaving together the various threads of the narrative. However, if the narrator were to have full access to every thought and feeling, the story might lose its intrigue, leaving little to the imagination.
Third person narratives are often identified by words like "he," "she," "they," and "it," as the narrator describes others without including themselves.
Second Person Perspective
The second person perspective is less common and rarely sustains a full novel. This style uses "you" and "your," making the reader either a direct participant or an observer of a personal story meant for someone else. While full manuscripts using this perspective are rare, works like C.S. Lewis's Screwtape Letters can be seen as examples.
Managing Perspective Shifts
Writers must avoid unintentional shifts in perspective, as these can confuse readers. While intentional shifts can be effective, they require a clear break to signal the change. Without such clarity, readers may struggle to understand who is narrating the story.
Understanding and carefully choosing the point of view ensures a coherent and engaging storytelling experience.
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