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Re: A SAMPLE |
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William |
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Jun 9, 06 - 8:01 PM |
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butlerwm@hotmail.com |
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That works quite well. The type of narrative you choose doesn't have a bearing on your dialogue. First person narrative works just as well as third person. Still it becomes necessary to try to keep your point of view consistant within any given scene.
In a first person story, the narrator won't know the thoughts of a person not himself/herself. The narrator can make assumptions based on facial expressions and the actions of other characters, but would not be able to quote the other persons thoughts.
Example
Correct
I walked into the room and spotted Robert sitting in the corner. By the expression on his face, I figured he wasn't happy to see me.
Incorrect
I walked into the room and spotted Robert sitting in the corner. He wasn't happy to see me.
The difference between the two is minor. However, functionally, they are quite different. Unless the narrator can read minds (and of course, if your story is about a psychic, it would be different) he/she will only know his/her own thoughts.
Hope that helps.
William
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