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Dive into a riveting mystery novel where different perspectives, mediums, and narrative forms intertwine to unravel the truth behind the murder. Follow the characters Pius, Merridith, and Mary as their stories unfold through letters, a captain's log, and shifting perspectives. The non-linear structure heightens tension, keeping you on edge as you navigate the intricate plot components. Grantley Dixon emerges as both a murderer and storyteller, blurring the lines between truth and fiction. Explore the confessional nature of the novel and the concept of unreliable narrators, with Lockwood emerging as the most trustworthy amidst a web of deception.
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Mediums • First person • Letters • Captain’s log • Third person omniscience • Limited forms • Irish/English/American
Plot Components • Timing • Tension heightening – shifting as action rises • Understanding of characters • Pius, Merridith, Mary • Non-linear (web structure) • Resolution
Grantley Dixon: Murderer and Storyteller • Objectivity is compromised • Confessional nature of the novel • Frame narrative
Novelistic Elements • Reliability • Lockwood is most reliable • Other characters aren’t as trustworthy