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Retrospective revelation

GCSE English Literature · key term

Retrospective revelation

Definition

The gradual disclosure of earlier events through dialogue, allowing an audience to reconstruct what happened.

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Eduqas GCSE English Literature · C720

Component 2

The audience must assemble her life from their words, reactions and the Inspector’s explanations. This retrospective revelation creates suspense while exposing the attitudes of those who had power over her.
Revise: Eva Smith

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Retrospective revelation — Eduqas GCSE English Literature Definition