Character Perspective

Definition

Character perspective refers to the viewpoint from which a story is narrated or experienced by a character. It influences how events are interpreted and portrayed in the narrative.

Related terms

Point of View (POV): The perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person, third-person limited, or omniscient.

Unreliable Narrator:

A narrator whose credibility or trustworthiness is compromised, leading to a distorted perspective of events.

Stream of Consciousness:

A narrative technique that presents the flow of thoughts and feelings from a character's mind in an unfiltered manner.