Why might Irving have used this tactic?

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The Devil and Tom Walker

Why might Irving have used this tactic?

The narrators often use disclaimers by saying "people say" or "it is said." Why might Irving have used this tactic? How trusty does the author appear to be?

Asked by Megan T #615205 on 2/22/2017 2:48 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 2/22/2017 2:51 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 2/22/2017 2:51 AM

I think these statements give the author a sense of authority and objectivity. These statements lend sense of omniscience to the narrator telling the story.

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