Unreliable Narrators Flashcards
What are unreliable narrators?
An unreliable narrator is an untrustworthy storyteller.
what is the most common narrative used with unreliable narrators?
first-person point of view
What can make a unreliable narrator selfish?
They only interested in what benefits them or makes them look good.
What can make a unreliable narrator inexperienced?
If the character young, if the character has been to very few places, or if they lack life experience.
What can make a unreliable narrator instable?
If the character seems to have difficulty managing life in the real world or if they seem to imagine a reality that differs from what is presented in other parts of the story.
What can make a unreliable narrator inmoral?
If the character seems evil or wicked, if they not understand the difference between right and wrong, or if they not care.
What can make a unreliable narrator emotional?
If the character often upset or fluctuating between moods, if they seem to react strongly to things that do not seem as serious as they make it.