The four main types of narrators are:
First-person: The narrator is a character within the story and tells the story from their perspective using “I” or “me.” They are involved in the action and their understanding of events is limited to their own experiences and perceptions. This can create intimacy and immediacy, but also potential bias or unreliability.
Second-person: The narrator addresses the reader directly using “you,” making the reader a participant in the story. This is less common and is often used for specific effects like creating a sense of immersion or giving instructions.
Third-person limited: The narrator is outside the story and refers to characters using “he,” “she,” or “they.” This narrator’s knowledge is limited to the thoughts and feelings of one character, usually the protagonist. We see the story through that character’s eyes.
Third-person omniscient: The narrator is outside the story and uses “he,” “she,” or “they.” However, this narrator is all-knowing and can access the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story. They can also provide background information, commentary, and insights that no single character would have.
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