In James Joyce's short story Araby he is successful in creating an intense narrative. ... James writes Araby from a first person narrative and in doing so he may have taken the opportunity to make a long awaited confession that is so deeply embedded in his mind he is able to remember it as it had happened only but a day prior. ... This imagery, detail and narrative technique helps to create a clear sense of realism and also a better understand the new emerging, frightening, thoughts that begin to whirl around inside the narrators mind; when his love for the girl begins to overpower his l...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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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• Grade Level: High School

Also the different settings in which Salinger has placed Holden and various writing techniques he has used, must also be analyzed as they contribute to the over all effectiveness of the story. ... The age of Holden in being greatly significant to understanding the text is made evident through Salingers writing techniques , that include the novel being written in first person narrative. ... Through Salingers use of first person narrative we are able to fully understand the extent of hatred and disgust Holden feels towards his peers , teachers and the school in general. ... Holden remarks on his...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate