Aspects of the Novel Chapter IV - People Part 2

In which we explore the novelist’s delicate art of shaping characters—those flat and those round—as they adapt to the demands of plot and theme, illuminating how even the simplest figures contain the potential for depth and surprise within the novel’s woven fabric. We also consider the shifting points of view that guide the reader’s perception, noting the novelist’s subtle power to engage and “bounce” us into belief while balancing intimacy with discretion.