Did You Hear That? Voices in Wieland According to the Narrat

Sometimes, it is necessary to have an omniscient narrator, someone who can read the minds of the other characters and explain to the reader exactly what is happening. Other times a narrator does not always know what is going on. This is more engaging for the reader allowing us to sort of “play along” as we discover the details with the narrator. Aferall, who wants horror that is predictable? Wieland, a novel by Charles Brockden …

…or were left behind. It was up to us to discover with Clara the array of the insane imaginative characters in the story. From Wieland to Carwin, we hoped that Clara didn’t turn and join the likes of them! As for me, I stuck with her. The use of first person narration was engaging. I applaud Brown for this ability. As a reader I was not only captivated, but at times, instilled with fear.