Classic Quote by Rob Roberge
“I think every narrator is an unreliable narrator. In its classic definition - an unreliable narrator is one who reveals something they don't know themselves to be revealing. We all do that.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown, literary commentary
Narrators often reveal what they don’t fully understand, making them unreliable.
In simple terms: Narrators can be unknowingly deceptive.
Question the narrator’s reliability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- reading
- storytelling
- critical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you trust a narrator?
- How does unreliability affect meaning?
Not all narratives fit this definition.