The Lovely Bones - Narrative Structure

Narrated from the point of view of an omniscient narrator
1. Sebold may use an onmniscient narrator so we can emphasise and relate with/ to the other characters.
2. She is almost linked to the other characters
Influence of the narrative structure:
1. Gives us a insight into Susie's life - characterisation
2. We develop a relationship with the narrator as Susie is engaging.
3. Build an idea of the setting, as well as the character involved with the setting
  1. Atmosphere = eerie, uncomfortable and discomforting
  2. Setting = foreboding 'cold' 'winter's night' - cold hearted.
4. We grow empathetic towards the character
5. We engage with the surroundings and herself.
Imagined storyworld:
1. Flashbacks
2. Shifts in time
3. Embedded narrative
4. Place deixis

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