Perspective
From Narrative
Perspective refers to the way in which a narrator confers information to an audience.
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Definition
As with point of view and focalization, perspective is a term used to reference how a narrator or focalizer regulates information. Many different variations of perspective, as with point of view, are possible which govern the way a story is told. Multiple perspectives are also a frequent occurrence in narratives, allowing for a more complete picture of a story. In a general sense, perspective in a story is aligned with the thoughts and feelings of one character at a time, filtering the story through the lens of that character's interpretation.
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Related Terms
point of view, focalization, focalizer
References
Keen, Susan. Narrative Form