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First Lines as Windows to the Soul
- A great first line in a novel is crucial, acting like a window to its soul.
- First lines draw readers in and can unlock the entire book's meaning.
Analyzing First Lines
- Note what you like in a first line: what intrigues you and piques your curiosity.
- Then, analyze why you're drawn to those elements, making the implicit explicit.
Authority in Beginnings
- The Bible's opening, "In the beginning," conveys total authority, unlike later narratives.
- This reflects a shift from relying on authority to other narrative techniques.