English Literature GCSE
Intrusive Narrator
What Intrusive Narrator means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Intrusive Narrator
A narrator who interrupts the story to provide a commentary or speak directly to the reader. Dickens' narrator often does this to guide the reader's response.
Topics that use Intrusive Narrator
- A Christmas Carol (OCR GCSE)
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Using Intrusive Narrator in the exam
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