Narrative Voice and Point of View (VCE SSCE English): Flashcards

First-person retrospective narrative

Intimate/candid, passionate yet sharp, plain but vivid

Creates conversational bond & personal connection

Readers know outcome whilst watching young Jane struggle

Readers only know what Jane sees, hears, or senses

Readers discover info at same pace as Jane (co-detectives)

Characters appear as Jane sees them, coloured by her emotions

Her insecurity & love colour portrayal of others

Makes mysterious events more frightening & ambiguous

Female narrator asserting woman's inner authority & agency