Narative Structure Flashcards
What are the chapters split into ?
First eight: Viewpoint of Mr Utterson
Ninth: Dr Lanyon
Tenth: Dr Jeykll
Is the book linear ?
No it is non linear meaning events take place are not related to reading order
Why is the non linear narrative with of analysis ?
- echoes the assumption that one might have based on the title that the book is a scientific case study
- reflect the subject of the novella itself as there is more than one ‘voice’ or ‘personality’ within the novella
- the theme of duality is reflected in the very structure of the novella
How does Stevenson open the novella ?
Third person narrative of Mr Utterson
- he is balanced and rational individual
- however he is in the dark as to the true events taking place therefore we are subject to his hypothesis and theories surrounding the strange matters
How does the narrative change ?
Introduction of Dr Landon’s narrative as he writes in the form of first person
- it removes any previous distancing from the events the reader felt whilst reading Uttersons third person narrative
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Why does Stevenson combine these narratives ?
The very narrative structure of the novella feels featured and he does this to build tension by keeping us in the dark in Uttersons narrative