English Literature GCSE
Retrospective Narration
What Retrospective Narration means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Retrospective Narration
A narrative technique where the narrator tells the story from a point in the future, looking back on past events. Kathy H. narrates *Never Let Me Go* retrospectively, which allows Ishiguro to explore themes of memory and nostalgia.
Topics that use Retrospective Narration
- Never Let Me Go (OCR GCSE)
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Using Retrospective Narration in the exam
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