Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 11 AIL 1037 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Quoted Against Reported Speech
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The idea
Direct speech gives a character's own words and rhythm; reported speech passes them through the narrator and shortens them. The glossary defines neither. Noticing which a passage uses for which character shows where the narrative sympathy and attention are going.
In practice
Own words, or the narrator's summary.
Where people slip
Sympathy follows the quoting.
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