I think that Pip is the ideal narrator because he is reliable, relatable, and funny. I would not be bored reading a book where Pip described how to tie his shoes. I have a lot farther to go in Pip's journey, but this is just a quick update on my thoughts of the book so far.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Pip, the Narrator
So far in Great Expectations, I love Pip as a narrator. He recalls specific events and characters in his childhood with clarity and humor. Although I can't relate to his circumstances, including his encounter with two convicts, I can relate to his childhood fears--fears of the authority figures around him and of their exaggerated threats.
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Good start. I think Pip's role as narrator is something that could be expanded upon as a focus. Especially because, as he grows, his insight into his own experiences allows him to comment ironically, in the light of later knowledge, on some of the flaws in his earlier behavior.
ReplyDeleteKeep me posted.