First-person narration

Definition:

The pronouns "I," "me," "we," and "us" are used in first person point of view literature to convey the narrator's perspective. In a first-person narrative, the protagonist or a supporting character tells the story as the protagonist narrates their experiences.

Types of First-person narration:

• Main character perspective (first-person central): The narrator is also the main character in first-person central point of view. He or she shares their feelings and ideas with the reader as they recount the narrative from their point of view. it is their story.

  • Example: In novel To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee, Scout's perspective is used to tell the story.  Despite the fact that Scout is a kid throughout the book, the narrative is delivered from her viewpoint as an older lady looking back on her youth.

• First-person peripheral: The narrator is not the protagonist while writing in first person periphery. They play a supporting or ancillary role. This implies that the reader is not aware of the protagonist's thoughts and feelings. Instead, the perspective of another character is used to view the hero.

  • Example: The best example for this is The Great Gatsby written by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, where Nick tells the story of the protagonist Jay Gatsby.

Sources:

• What Is First Person Point of View in Writing? How to Write in First Person Narrative Voice With Examples. (2021). Www.masterclass.com. Retrieved October 15, 2023, from https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-first-person-point-of-view-in-writing-how-to-write-in-first-person-narrative-voice-with-examples

• (2022). First Person Point of View: Definition and Examples. (D. Chesson), Www.kindlepreneur.com. Retrieved October 15, 2023, from https://kindlepreneur.com/first-person/

Author: Magdalena Mašková