Multiple Narrative Voices
MULTIPLE NARRATIVE VOICES IN 'TRASH' BY ANDY MULLIGAN
Even though this book is really all written by Andy Mulligan, he changes the way he writes for each character. This is called using multiple narrative voices. Try to identify some of the characteristics of each voice.
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Character |
What we know or can infer about him/her
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His/her voice – the way s/he tells the story |
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Raphael |
Works on dumps; hopeless before finding the key; innocent and street-smart at the same time; confident at times but reliant on Gardo; ready to fight for what he wants; realistic, brave and willing to take a chance
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Talks directly to us like we are with him on his adventure; uses his own dialect sometimes; very honest about his feelings and experiences; sometimes uses quite a child-like register; switches between past and present tense
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Gardo |
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Rat |
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Olivia |
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Father Julliard |
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