Unreliable Narrators

The video explores the concept of narrators in fiction, emphasizing the power they hold over storytelling. It introduces the idea of unreliable narrators, who present skewed or incomplete versions of events. Historical and modern examples are discussed, highlighting how these narrators can be intentionally deceptive or innocently naive. The impact of unreliable narrators on readers is examined, encouraging critical thinking and multiple perspectives. The video concludes by suggesting that readers, with their critical skills, are the most powerful characters in literature.

In what ways can a narrator's innocence lead to unreliability?

How does the text suggest we view our own narratives in the context of being unreliable narrators?

What is the significance of the reader's role in interpreting the narrator's account?