Narrative Distance

Definition

Narrative distance refers to the level of closeness or distance between the narrator and the characters in a story. It determines how much insight and access readers have into the thoughts, feelings, and actions of the characters.

Related terms

Point of View:

The perspective from which a story is told.

Omniscient Narrator:

A narrator who knows everything about all characters and events.

Limited Narrator: A narrator who has limited knowledge or perspective on certain characters or events.