How would you think the story would be if the point of view was from another character, third person all-knowing, etc.?
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Point of View for Wuthering Heights
I think that the point of view in Wuthering Heights is a much needed factor to have for better understanding for the story. Having Mr. Lockwood be the one to tell the story for the vast majority of the book, haunting details are best kept. Since most of the story revolves around him, it is most reasonable. But just as he is the main character, he forms his own unique opinions of the people he interacts with. Such as he makes formidable assumptions about his surroundings, the history, and anticipation of future events.
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For Mr. Lockwood, the events are unfolding like a mystery story; an omniscient narrator would take away much of the suspence.
ReplyDeleteI think the first person point of view is vital in Gothic horror. I mean, we get to see from the protagonist's eyes and experience their fears and fears. I mean, it adds to the suspense.
ReplyDeleteI think that if the story was being told in third person it just wouldnt feel right, you know? I mean the whole point to me is not knowing what is going to happen next, so the story being told in third person would kind of defeat the whole purpose.
ReplyDeleteNelly "Ellen" Dean was the chief narrator of the book; Mr. Lockwood was just the intermediary between us and Nelly.; They difference between them two was that Lockwood is a presumptous vain gentlemen who misunderstood events and Nelly was sensible, intelligent, and compasionate. She grew up with the family and has strong feelings for them.
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