Cover of the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 8

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 9 - Culture and Competences for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of first-person narration.

Answer

Advantages of first-person narration:

  • Personal connection: Creates a strong emotional bond between the reader and the narrator.
  • Character depth: Allows in-depth exploration of the narrator's thoughts and experiences.
  • Voice and style: Provides a unique narrative voice and style.
  • Subjectivity: Introduces bias and unpredictability, enhancing complexity.

Disadvantages of First-Person Narration:

  • Limited perspective: Restricts the story to the narrator's knowledge, limiting the overall view.
  • Unreliable narrators: May result in intentional or unintentional distortion of the truth.
  • Lack of objectivity: Influenced by the narrator's biases, potentially hindering objectivity.
  • Difficulty in world-building: Challenges in conveying events beyond the narrator's knowledge.
  • Monotony: Can lead to monotony or a limited perspective if not well-executed.