Effects of an Unreliable Narrator

• How do authors alert readers to an unreliable narrator?

  Authors often leave subtle clues, such as mentioning how other characters view the narrator, suggesting that the narrator may not be trustworthy.
• What does mentioning Priscilla’s opinion of the narrator help reveal?

  It shows that other characters may view the narrator with suspicion, encouraging readers to critically assess the narrator's reliability.
• How do unreliable narrators help reveal truths about human nature?

  Unreliable narrators allow authors to explore complex issues, such as using a child's perspective to highlight societal problems like racism, as seen in To Kill a Mockingbird.
• What is the effect of using an unreliable narrator in To Kill a Mockingbird?

  Scout's childlike perspective helps expose the moral corruption of racism, showing that even a child can recognize its wrongness.