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The Elusive Promise of the First Person

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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Navigating Perspectives: First-Person Storytelling in 'Nickel Boys'

This chapter examines the narrative technique of first-person storytelling, particularly in the film adaptation of Colson Whitehead's 'Nickel Boys'. It discusses how this perspective fosters intimacy and distance, enhancing emotional connections. The conversation reflects on the complexities of narrative construction, identity, and empathy, illustrating the challenges and artistry of representing experiences through a singular lens.

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