tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937390557356997344.post1716304380268410893..comments2024-03-22T03:59:39.188-07:00Comments on Dive into Worldbuilding: Narrative Distance Comes Full CircleJuliette Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879627074920760712noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937390557356997344.post-42104061982029539502010-09-01T13:24:59.200-07:002010-09-01T13:24:59.200-07:00Thanks for the comment, JCA. It's great to se...Thanks for the comment, JCA. It's great to see an instructor comment! I'm quite curious about your definitions of perspective and point of view, and how they differ, if you would care to give me a quick summary!Juliette Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879627074920760712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937390557356997344.post-10000872654495736312010-08-30T06:54:33.776-07:002010-08-30T06:54:33.776-07:00The actual term is "free indirect discourse.&...The actual term is "free indirect discourse." It's become more common in modern fiction, and many writers--especially newer ones who haven't learned the metalanguage of the writing craft--use it without realizing it. Yes, Austen was one of the first to use it in the English language; Chekov used it later (1890's), most notably in the short story "The Lady with the Dog."<br><br>I explain free indirect discourse to my high school entry-level creative writing students as a temporary shift in the narrative from 3rd person POV to 1st without any direct indication from the author that the shift is occurring. Of course, it is more a shift in *perspective* than point of view, and once they start to grasp the basic concept we discuss the perspective angle further. <br><br>This, of course, makes them rely on the discussion we had about the difference between POV and perspective earlier in the year :). It also tends to open up great discussion about the separation that exists between the author, narrator, and characters. <br><br>Invariably, after we have the FID discussion, I am bombarded with students who have discovered it in their own personal reading selection and bring it in, excited to show me. Maybe I'll start a list this year of the examples found by my students. <br><br>Anyway, I hope this added to the discussion.JCAhttp://www.jcanker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937390557356997344.post-90427475271584900362010-01-25T13:40:58.965-08:002010-01-25T13:40:58.965-08:00Good post, Juliette--thanks. I've been thinkin...Good post, Juliette--thanks. I've been thinking about this for some while and dropping even italics from interior monolgue to express thoughts. The reader gets it, and it makes for much greater immersion.<br><br>According to Wikipedia Jane Austen was an early adopter of the technique (see 'Free Indirect Speech.'<br><br>DarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937390557356997344.post-4139675667089417362010-01-12T21:31:36.811-08:002010-01-12T21:31:36.811-08:00If you're curious about the Tale of Genji, be ...If you're curious about the Tale of Genji, be forewarned - the book is over a thousand pages long. It's a marvel, but also a big investment of time.Juliette Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879627074920760712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937390557356997344.post-45613842718237878582010-01-12T18:50:07.119-08:002010-01-12T18:50:07.119-08:00Ooooh! I love this. The things you can do with car...Ooooh! I love this. The things you can do with careful application of the art of language are amazing.<br><br>I almost want to pick up the book now--if I could find a good translation and pick it apart for its language. But...<br><br>I think I better stick to writing and reading good articles on this kind of stuff. :shakes head at self:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com