In The Wanderer

Question

Why does the poem open with the words of a third person then switch to a first person narrative? What is the effect of using this technique?

Asked by CrysthalMaree on 3/16/2017 4:00 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 3/16/2017 4:49 PM

Answered by Aslan on 3/16/2017 4:49 PM

We move from an omniscient context to a personal context. This gives the reader two perspectives.