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GCSE English Literature · key term
The speed at which a story moves through events, shaped by the balance between detailed scenes, summaries and omitted periods.
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Paper 1
Revise: Chapters 5 to 10: LowoodThe narrator compresses these eight years into a short account after describing the formative childhood scenes at length. This change in narrative pace gives greatest space to experiences that shape Jane’s identity. Lowood becomes a valuable school, and Jane gains the education that will enable her to earn a living.
Component 2
The speed at which a narrative moves, shaped by how much space the writer gives to events, description and reflection.
Analyse narrative pace as well as language: the detailed childhood scenes contrast with the compressed account of Jane’s later years.
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