Stream of consciousness: a narrative device or technique a writer uses to develop character (characterization). The writer does this by presenting the THOUGHTS of a character as they would occur in the mind. It is similar to an internal monologue that a character has about his/her situation in the narrative of the story. The character is speaking to him/herself in stream of consciousness. This technique is unique to fiction or poetry. It is similar to the voice over (VO) in film or the soliloquy in plays. It is useful to:
1. Examine your flashbacks. Find moments where your character can include digressions, get stuck on topics, trail off, etc. You are trying to replicate or reproduce how the character’s mind works.2. Write these flashbacks or part of these flashbacks using stream of consciousness.
Still confused? Check here and here.
HOMEWORK: Extra credit: Keep reading Hemingway's novels. Go see the play Richard II at 142 Atlantic Ave (MuCCC) this weekend or next week.
- Provide characterization or develop character
- Explains the attitude or POV of the character's mind or thought process
Let's learn about stream of consciousness with this short lecture/pod-cast video.
Draft Three: Stream of Consciousness
1. Examine your flashbacks. Find moments where your character can include digressions, get stuck on topics, trail off, etc. You are trying to replicate or reproduce how the character’s mind works.2. Write these flashbacks or part of these flashbacks using stream of consciousness.
Still confused? Check here and here.
HOMEWORK: Extra credit: Keep reading Hemingway's novels. Go see the play Richard II at 142 Atlantic Ave (MuCCC) this weekend or next week.
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