E. M. Forster Writing Styles in Maurice

This Study Guide consists of approximately 39 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Maurice.

E. M. Forster Writing Styles in Maurice

This Study Guide consists of approximately 39 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Maurice.
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Point of View

The novel is written in the third person point of view with some aspects of the authorial voice. The third person point of view is omniscient. However, the tone of the narration leaves the reader convinced that rather than using his characters as narrators, the author simply tells the story with thoughts and emotions that he has placed inside his character's heads. This authorial voice is often masked by the omniscient aspect of the point of view, but at times makes its presents known in such a way that it can be somewhat startling to the reader.

The point of view of this novel can at times be difficult for the reader. The narration moves quickly from character to character, leaving the reader unclear at times whose thoughts and emotions are being revealed. The authorial voice at times can keep the reader at a distance from...

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