The techniques an author employs, and the way in which they are manipulated, often determine the reader's response towards a novel's themes. ... Through this narrative technique, other elements, such as the thriller genre, symbolism of the structure, and psychological interpretation are raised. ... Through this technique, Clegg is portrayed as a much more frightening character, creating a convincing picture of a madman. ... As Clegg's two narratives enclose Miranda's, the novel emphasizes the physical power Clegg has over her. ... As a result of this, Clegg's psycholog...

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Through this technique, Michael appears like an omniscient narrator (although he is not) and this gives an impression that we are discovering the characters and the events at the same as the narrator. Although Michael is involved in these events, the narrative point of view could be qualified as a "third-person limited." ... Frier applies the "flashback" technique by using Michael's memory to simply separate two elements of his character - he detaches the adult Michael from Michael the boy. ... The author does this not only to give as an access to the characters" thoughts but this tech...

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Morrison uses two narrative voices. ... In "The Bluest Eye," Morrison shifts to varied narrative situations, which are: Claudia the first-person retrospective narrator and Claudia the first-person experiencing narrator. By using this technique, Morrison shows the reader that Claudia is retelling her own story about the way she acquired her adult understanding of racial prejudices. ...

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