"The role of the narrator influences the type of relationship we have not only with him or her but also with the story" (Landy 75). This quote was taken from our Literary Studies book in which we have read several stories concerning different styles of narration. Narration is one of the most important components of a story. The characters, plot, setting, and theme are also significant, however the narrator sets the mood and also the pace …
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…and a servant's ensemble turns into a beautiful, sparkly ball gown. Narrator's in stories whether they be short or long have many specific roles. They can teach an important lesson, control the story, amuse, and entertain. A significant theme can be taught by the way the narrator tells the story and how the atmosphere or mood is created. If there was not an effective narrator in a story, the story would not be worth reading.