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“Reading the Novel”

Dive into the intricacies of narrative techniques, character depth, and thematic explorations in classic novels. Understand the role of narrators, delve into plot structures, and decipher symbolism and irony. Uncover the layers hidden within timeless literary works.

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“Reading the Novel”

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  1. “Reading the Novel”

  2. Setting • Chronological time • Novel time • Place • Objects • Environment • Ambience

  3. Who is the narrator? • First person: Narrator as I  • Third Person: he/she (Omniscient, limited omniscient, intrusive, objective - recorder) • Stream of consciousness • Does the author ever intrude?

  4. Reliable or unreliable narrators • Should we believe what the narrator tells us? • What makes a narrator unreliable?

  5. Plot • Order of events: See Dramatic Structure • Exposition (who, what, where, when) • Conflict (problem) • Climax (pivotal point in action) • Resolution ( How it ends up) Climax Conflict Resolution Expo

  6. Characters in novels have more depth • How do we learn about them? • Dialogue • Physical actions • Thoughts or mental actions • Judgment by others • Narrator judgment • Author’s judgment

  7.    Theme versus Subject Subject: general topic of the book Ex: Marriage Theme: what we should think about that topic Ex: Marriage sometimes makes people unhappy

  8. Symbolism+ Irony • Personal + cultural symbols • Dramatic Irony • Circumstantial Irony

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