Philip K. Dick Writing Styles in Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said

This Study Guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said.

Philip K. Dick Writing Styles in Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said

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Point of View

The novel’s narration is written in the third person and the past tense. Jason is the protagonist and the main point-of-view character in the novel. Most of the narrative events are filtered through Jason’s perspective, and the novel thereby thematically emphasizes the traits and changes that define Jason and his character arc. Jason is originally demonstrated to be entirely self-centered and insensitive to the needs and feelings of others. However, as Jason progresses through the narrative, he is exposed to healthier viewpoints. For example, Ruth Rae emphasizes the necessity of love and selflessness, and Mary Anne conveys a desire only for the contentment of a life of relative anonymity. Moreover, the narrative challenges the very idea of perspective, as the plot actually hinges on the effects of an experimental drug that alters personal perception.

The other point-of-view character in the novel is Felix...

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