What sorts of interesting assumptions about the reader is Fielding/the narrator making?
Of course, having brought it up, I'm now blanking on particular examples, but the narrator frequently addresses the reader directly and often, like, states assumptions how the reader is going to react to X character, Y plot point, etc.?? (Often more ironically than seriously, I think, but still, that's telling in itself...?)
Uh, Fielding also frequently "illustrates" scenes by going "[character] looks just like this one Hogarth picture!", which assumes a familiarity with or at least access to Hogarth prints? I guess?? (I'm so charmed by this habit, actually. It feels like when someone references a meme by typing out "good for her.jpeg" or "growth.gif"— humans have always been human!)
Speaking of the 18th century, in plot if not in actual publication date: I listened to the first half of the Kidnapped radio play yesterday (and will probably listen to the second half tonight) so thanks for recommending that!
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Date: 2023-07-11 06:17 pm (UTC)Of course, having brought it up, I'm now blanking on particular examples, but the narrator frequently addresses the reader directly and often, like, states assumptions how the reader is going to react to X character, Y plot point, etc.?? (Often more ironically than seriously, I think, but still, that's telling in itself...?)
Uh, Fielding also frequently "illustrates" scenes by going "[character] looks just like this one Hogarth picture!", which assumes a familiarity with or at least access to Hogarth prints? I guess?? (I'm so charmed by this habit, actually. It feels like when someone references a meme by typing out "good for her.jpeg" or "growth.gif"— humans have always been human!)
Speaking of the 18th century, in plot if not in actual publication date: I listened to the first half of the Kidnapped radio play yesterday (and will probably listen to the second half tonight) so thanks for recommending that!