Narrator and Point of View

This page delves into the different types of narrators and points of view in fictional texts, which are crucial elements in Analyse fiktionaler Texte Deutsch.

The guide distinguishes between two main types of narrators:

1. First-person narrator: A character in the story referring to themselves as "I"
2. Third-person narrator: Not a character in the story, referring to characters as "he", "she", "they", or by name

Points of view are categorized as:

• Omniscient: Unlimited point of view, knows everything
• Limited: Knows the consciousness of only one character

Example: A third-person narrator can be omniscient (knowing everything) or limited (disguised narrator or observer narrator with no access to feelings).

The page provides useful phrases for writing about narrative perspective, such as: "The story is written from an omniscient point of view" or "The author adopts a third-person limited point of view."

Highlight: Understanding the narrative perspective is crucial as it affects how readers perceive and connect with the story and its characters.

The guide also touches on internal and external action in storytelling:

• External action: Describes what characters do and events that take place
• Internal action: Describes what's happening in characters' minds

Vocabulary: Flashbacks - when the author goes back into the past to describe a scene relevant to the plot Vocabulary: Foreshadowing - hinting at later events to prepare or anticipate them

These narrative techniques are essential for understanding the structure and depth of fiktionale Texte.

Analyzing Narrative Techniques

This page delves deeper into the analysis of narrative techniques, focusing on how to identify and describe various narrative perspectives in fictional texts.

Key points covered:

1. First-person narrator perspectives:

   • "I" as protagonist
   • "I" as witness

2. Third-person narrator perspectives:

   • Omniscient (unlimited point of view)
   • Limited (restricted to one character's knowledge)
   • Observer (no access to characters' feelings)

Example: "The narrative perspective of the story is that of a first-person limited point of view, with an 'I' as protagonist."

The guide emphasizes the importance of understanding how the chosen narrative perspective affects the reader's experience:

• "Due to the first-/third-person narration (with a limited/omniscient point of view), it is (not so) easy for the reader to identify with..."
• "As the story is told by..., the reader knows more/does not know more than the character(s) in the story..."

Highlight: The choice of narrative perspective can significantly impact the reader's understanding and interpretation of the story.

This section also touches on the concept of reliability in narration:

Vocabulary: Unreliable narrator - a narrator whose credibility is compromised, either intentionally or unintentionally

Understanding these narrative techniques is crucial for conducting a thorough fictional text analysis Klausur, as it helps in interpreting the author's intentions and the story's overall effect on the reader.