"The Nose"

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In this paper, the role of the narrator is illustrated by demonstrating how he moves, what he emphasizes and what he omits. In some ways, this narrator is similar to an historian such as Riasanovsky since both can deal with the fantastic and express biased opinions. The paper explains that the difference lies in the fact that the narrator of "The Nose" has a dual role. The paper emphasizes how the narrator in "The Nose" is the bridge between reality and the fantastic so that the reader will have no trouble in accepting both."

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""The Nose" is a story which depends equally on insanity and reality for its theme. The insane must be made realistic and acceptable for the story to be credible. This story must be seen in the context of the entire book. The role of the narrator will be illustrated by demonstrating how he moves, what he emphasizes and what he omits. In some ways, this narrator is similar to an historian such as Riasanovsky since both can deal with the fantastic and express biased opinions."

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