How role of Jakes, as the narrator, informs his character - Interpreting Natives, Abbort Porter

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[...] "Chapter Interpreting Naratives." Abbott, H. Porter. The Cambridge Introduction to Narrative. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 77-93. Print. Hemingway, Ernest. The Sun Also Rises. Scribner's Print. [...]

[...] Further, it can be seen from the novel that the physical malady of Jake has physical consequences that are rather profound. In this regard, Jake appears to be a bit insecure regarding his masculinity. He cannot speak about this problem, but his actions implies this assertion. In essence, the refusal of Brett to be committed in relationship with Jake seems to compound this problem. In fact, Brett is Jake's love of his life (Hemingway). He suggests that Brett does not want to be committed since the relationship would imply that Brett has to give up sexual intercourse. [...]

[...] All these have been made possible through his role as the narrator which is visible through over- reading as an inevitable way of establishing gaps (Abbott 83). Nevertheless, his role as the narrator portrays some unique actions that implies a special character from those people around him. He is very much aware of the aspect of his generation as being fruitless. At some point, he tells Cohn that one cannot get away from himself or herself by moving from a given place to another. [...]

[...] Name Instructor Course Date Interpreting Narrative Abbotts defines interpretation as a compound of ideas and judgment. In an attempt to understand the idea of Abbotts of an implied author as well as his narrating ideas, this paper discusses the way the role of Jakes as the narrator informs his character. The paper also brings out what he reveals about himself, specifically concerning this role. Typically, the main events in forming the character of Jake starts even before the action of the novel. [...]