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“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.” quote by Rob Roberge
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“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.”

Rob Roberge

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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.

Key Takeaway

Question the narrator’s reliability.

Themes

literature truth perception

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

critical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • storytelling
  • critical analysis

Key Concepts

unreliable narrator epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you trust a narrator?
  • How does unreliability affect meaning?
A Different Perspective

Not all narratives fit this definition.

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