![]() ![]() ![]() Once the narrator is identified, the shifts in perspective suddenly make sense, but the action of the story is called into question. ![]() However, the narrative inexplicably breaks into second person at least once in every storyline, usually with the imperative: “Picture him there.” Upon first reading, these sudden shifts in perspective are disruptive and unresolved. The sections in Las Vegas focus on Curtis, the sections in Italy focus on Crivano, and the sections in Venice Beach focus on Stanley as a teenager. The majority of the narrative is presented in third-person limited, with the perspective aligning with the central character’s thoughts and emotions. The dying Stanley Glass is the narrator of The Mirror Thief, although he does not reveal himself to be the narrator until the final chapter. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: Seay, Martin. ![]()
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